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While leading His people out of Egypt to the Promised Land, God distinguished between what was common and what was holy. It was the only way He, being perfectly holy, could dwell among His people. This week, we begin a 2-part series on God's requirements of Israel's priests and His Chosen People, which shape our understanding of holiness, responsibility, and ... Read More The post The Priestly Matrix: Holy vs. Common, Part 1 of 2 | June 28, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

On Friday, June 13, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran's military and nuclear programs, as the Islamic Republic reportedly almost enriched its uranium to the point of building a nuclear bomb. Israel targeted strategic military locations and leaders, weakening Iran's ability to retaliate at maximum strength. Still, Iran responded by launching many waves of ballistic missiles into densely populated ... Read More The post Israel at War Special Report: Israel's Unprecedented War With Iran | June 21, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Christians who study God's Word can easily see how much God loves Israel and the Jewish people—it's all over Scripture! Yet, so many churches sit on the fence and struggle to endorse Zionism—the Jewish people's right to their own state in their ancestral homeland. What's the reason for churches' lukewarm approach to God's Chosen People? The Friends of Israel President ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Jim Showers | June 14, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Malachi's prophecies unmistakably drive home the truth that Israel's halfhearted sacrifices were not pleasing to God because the people were far from His heart. But in chapter 4, the prophet turned the attention from Israel's spiritual complacency to its future filled with divine promise, the opening to God's great blessing and restoration. The finale of our 4-part series on Malachi ... Read More The post Malachi's Message, Part 4 of 4 | June 7, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The first two chapters of Malachi paint an unflattering picture of the Jewish people after returning to their land. Instead of giving the Lord their best, they offered halfhearted sacrifices to Him. But in chapter 3, God graciously assured Israel He would send His Messenger and that His presence would return to the Temple! Part 3 of our 4-part series ... Read More The post Malachi's Message, Part 3 of 4 | May 31, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The prophet Malachi referred to the Temple altar as “the table of the Lᴏʀᴅ,” indicating a close relationship and fellowship between God and His people. Yet, the Israelites flippantly offered unworthy sacrifices on this table, failing to give the Lord the honor due Him. Part 2 of our 4-part series on the book of Malachi examines Israel's relationship with God ... Read More The post Malachi's Message, Part 2 of 4 | May 24, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

In the last book of the Old Testament, the prophet Malachi warned the children of Israel that they needed to repent of their sin. Having recently returned to the Holy Land from exile, they were guilty of the same sin with which many of us struggle today: spiritual apathy, or indifference. Though they sacrificed to God, they didn't give Him ... Read More The post Malachi's Message, Part 1 of 4 | May 17, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The state of Israel is a thriving, bustling democracy. But the freedoms Israelis enjoy today came at the expense of much pain and war immediately at its inception. A recently revealed excerpt from the diary of Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, offers an unfiltered view into the tension-filled beginnings of the Jewish state and reminds us of the great ... Read More The post Israel's Independence | May 10, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Friends of Israel reaches all around the world, and this week, we're checking in with Trevor and Maggie Stewart-Sweet in the United Kingdom! They are a much-needed light in a progressively darkening climate, as antisemitism's rising tide in Europe includes a surge in the UK. Chris chats with Trevor to learn more about their ministry among the Christian and ... Read More The post FOI IN ACTION: Trevor Stewart-Sweet in the UK | May 3, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

What is the main purpose of Scripture? Many believe it's our salvation from sin. While salvation certainly is a major theme, the overarching message of the Bible goes beyond our individual redemption. In the conclusion of our 3-part series on why Bible interpretation matters, we continue studying Dr. Charles Ryrie's theology by focusing on the glory of God—the true purpose ... Read More The post Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 3 of 3 | April 26, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Why does it matter how we interpret the Bible? One major reason concerns God's Chosen People. We believe that God blessed the Jewish people—the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and made specific promises to them. However, the growing belief in Replacement Theology, which considers the church as the “true Israel” and the new beneficiaries of those promises, has blurred the ... Read More The post Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 2 of 3 | April 19, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Does the Bible ever confuse you? Do you struggle to understand some of its teachings? Remember, the best method of reading the Bible doesn't require any special abilities. All it takes is a plain sense, literal reading of the Word! This approach matters greatly—especially when it comes to understanding what God declares about Israel and the Jewish people. In part ... Read More The post Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 1 of 3 | April 12, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Like a composer conducting a symphony, Jesus perfectly orchestrated all the events leading up to His death for the sins of the world. It is important that we take note of our Savior's intentionality in each action He took on the night He was betrayed by Judas and led to the cross. In the latest issue of Israel My Glory ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Tom Simcox | April 5, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

We've got two reasons to celebrate on The Friends of Israel Today! This week, we're marking the 10th anniversary of Chris Katulka's service as our host, and we're commemorating 34 years of broadcasting our radio program! These momentous milestones remind us to take a look back at God's faithfulness over these happy years on the program and to examine the ... Read More The post Let's Celebrate God's Faithfulness! | March 29, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Middle East is a mess! As Israel battles terrorists, we're taking time to track how this conflict came about. This week, in the conclusion of our three-part series on the makings of the Middle East, we'll analyze Israel's watershed moment of the 21st century: Hamas's October 7, 2023 massacre and kidnapping of Israeli civilians and the ensuing war Israel ... Read More The post The Makings of Today's Middle East, Part 3 of 3 | March 22, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

How did the Middle East become the focus of global attention it is today? Settle in for the story on this week's broadcast! Chris tells the remarkable story of the 45 young men and women of Kibbutz Hill who spent years secretly producing the bullets Israel's soldiers would use to fight their War for Independence in 1948. Though heavily outnumbered, ... Read More The post The Makings of Today's Middle East, Part 2 of 3 | March 15, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Middle East is always near the forefront of the world's attention. Many people look at the region—its wars and geopolitical alliances—and wonder, “How did we get here?” Chris provides the answers in part 1 of our 3-part series on the makings of the Middle East! The defeat of the longstanding Ottoman Empire opened the door to a new order ... Read More The post The Makings of Today's Middle East, Part 1 of 3 | March 8, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Recently, Chris led a group of ministry leaders to Israel. More than a sightseeing tour, this trip provided a deeply meaningful opportunity for Christians to love and support God's Chosen People, beleaguered citizens of a country still at war. While in Israel, Chris spoke with several individuals to gain a clear picture of the difficulties so many displaced Israelis have ... Read More The post Beyond the Headlines: Stories of Israeli Displacement | March 1, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

What does truly God-honoring ministry look like? Here's a hint: It involves less speaking and more doing! In Leviticus 8, when Moses ordained Aaron and his sons to serve as the high priests of Israel, God directed him to place the blood of the ram sacrifice on specific parts of their bodies—their ears, thumbs, and toes. This divine order may ... Read More The post Leviticus 8: The Ordination of the High Priests of Israel | February 22, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Rapture is one of God's greatest scriptural promises to us. It provides great hope and comfort for believers who look to heaven and await the day the Lord will descend to meet believers in Jesus—both those dead and alive—in the air and bring them to heaven with Him. Yet, some Christians reject this comforting truth, being unconvinced by what ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Mike Stallard | February 15, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Jewish people have faced antisemitism for thousands of years, and this shapeshifting prejudice has taken many faces throughout history. Over the past two weeks, we learned about religious and racial antisemitism. In the conclusion of our 3-part series, we examine national antisemitism: the hatred of the Jewish people simply because of the existence of the Jewish State of Israel. ... Read More The post Antisemitism, Part 3 of 3 | February 8, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Last week, we analyzed religious antisemitism—the hatred of Jewish people for their religious practices and beliefs. This week, we're taking a look at another evil form of Jewish hatred: racial antisemitism. Unlike religious persecution, which theoretically offers an escape through conversion, racial discrimination against the Jewish people permits no escape. Chris shares an excellent explanation of this deadly sin and ... Read More The post Antisemitism, Part 2 of 3 | February 1, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

For thousands of years, humanity has fallen prey to a deadly sin: antisemitism. This hatred of the Jewish people takes many forms. This week, we'll study religious antisemitism, which many carry out because they believe Jewish practices and beliefs prevent peace and progress. This form has reared its ugly head in dramatic ways throughout history—Greek King Antiochus IV's desecration of ... Read More The post Antisemitism, Part 1 of 3 | January 25, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Lord has blessed The Friends of Israel (FOI) with fruitful ministry under the leadership of Dr. Jim Showers, who has served as executive director since 2012. Now, after 30 years of service with our ministry, The Friends of Israel Today's very own Steve Conover has been appointed to succeed Jim as the head of FOI! With a heart of ... Read More The post Transitions: A Conversation with Jim Showers and Steve Conover | January 18, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

This program is a rebroadcast from January 7, 2023. God's Word is advancing throughout the world, but many evangelicals are missing the message of God's love for Israel and the Jewish people—and our responsibility toward them as well. It's important to remember that our support for Israel is biblical, not political. We find the root of that support in Genesis ... Read More The post The Abrahamic Promise: What it Means For You (Rebroadcast) | January 11, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

This program is a rebroadcast from January 28, 2023. Abraham had a special covenant with God—one that has affected all of human history since. We've already studied how this promise has shaped the Jewish people and the promises included in the covenant that guaranteed them countless descendants and the special Holy Land. In this week's episode on the Abrahamic Covenant, ... Read More The post The Abrahamic Promise: The Blessing (Rebroadcast) | January 4, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

This program is a rebroadcast from January 21, 2023. God's eternal covenant with Abraham included a surprising promise: A great nation would come from Abraham, and he would have innumerable descendants. This aspect was deeply personal to Abraham, who was an old man when the Lord spoke to him. How could he have any children at all? As humans, we ... Read More The post The Abrahamic Promise: The Descendants (Rebroadcast) | December 28, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

God created and controls the whole universe. So why does He care so much about the land of Israel, one little piece of real estate in the Middle East? Because of His covenant with Abraham! He made an eternal promise that ensured this land would belong to Abraham's descendants forever. This week, Chris teaches about the incomparable land of Israel ... Read More The post The Abrahamic Promise: The Land (Rebroadcast) | December 21, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Jewish cartoonist Bob Mankoff once remarked, “I know everybody wants humor to be subversive and speak truth to power. I don't think power has been listening.” Such was the case for John the Baptist. As the forerunner to Jesus the Messiah, John preached a message of repentance to the Jewish religious leaders, but they didn't heed his words. He challenged ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Cameron Joyner | December 14, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

What is a Christian's responsibility? Should we sit back idly as we await Jesus' return, or should we pursue the Lord in our every moment? The apostle Paul answers this question in his letter to the Colossians in the conclusion of our series on this epistle. Yes, we are saved by grace through faith, not by works. But God wants ... Read More The post The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 4 | December 7, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Surrounded by a litany of beliefs about the world, the Colossian believers needed a clear understanding of God's Word. So, the apostle Paul provided it by writing an epistle filled with doctrine for them. Over the last two weeks, we've studied how Paul taught about the supremacy of Jesus Christ and the danger of false teaching. This week, in part ... Read More The post The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 3 | November 30, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The apostle Paul's message to the Colossians rings true for Christians even today: Beware of false teaching! Surrounded by a plethora of philosophies amidst a pagan world, the Colossian believers were susceptible to being led away from the pure truths of God's Word and the authority Jesus Christ deserved in their lives. In part 2 of our series on the ... Read More The post The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 2 | November 23, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The apostle Paul set out on a mission when he wrote his epistle to the Colossians: It was all about Jesus Christ and guiding believers to love Him more. Paul offers much doctrine to help believers grow spiritually mature in the book of Colossians, which we'll spend the next four weeks studying. This week we begin by examining Christ's supremacy ... Read More The post The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 1 | November 16, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

It's never too early to celebrate Christmas by studying Jesus' First Advent! One truth we often forget at Christmastime is that Jesus' birth is a Jewish story through and through. Our Friends of Israel representatives offer a deeply insightful study in our new devotional Finding Messiah in Christmas, a wonderful addition to anyone's Christmas traditions.  Chris shares a look into ... Read More The post Finding Messiah in Christmas | November 9, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Do you take God's Word for granted? If you feel like one of many Christians who do, you should take notes on the Jewish people's approach to Scripture: They dedicate a holiday to celebrating it each year! They sing and dance and read the Scripture on Simchat Torah, the special holiday of rejoicing over the Law, or the Torah. Chris ... Read More The post Celebrating Simchat Torah | November 2, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

After contemplating the solemn Day of Atonement last week, we're following the Jewish calendar's shift in gears and studying the festive Feast of Tabernacles this week! Also known as Sukkot, this holiday originates in Leviticus 23 as a reminder of Israel's wilderness wanderings and a celebration of God's provision and guidance for His people. This holiday is filled with symbolism—from ... Read More The post Sukkot—The Feast of Tabernacles | October 26, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Last weekend, as the Jewish people observed Yom Kippur, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon fired missiles and drones at Israel. The brazen attack disturbed what should have been a quiet, somber day of reflection—one with which Christians should be familiar. This week, as we study Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, we'll set our focus on some of the most ... Read More The post Yom Kippur | October 19, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Last weekend, as the Jewish people observed Yom Kippur, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon fired missiles and drones at Israel. The brazen attack disturbed what should have been a quiet, somber day of reflection—one with which Christians should be familiar. This week, as we study Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, we'll set our focus on some of the most ... Read More The post Yom Kippur | October 19, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Israel is surrounded by enemies. Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, all backed by Iran, attack Israel relentlessly from many sides. Antisemitism is running rampant toward both the Jewish nation and Jewish people around the world. Is there any hope for Israel? God's Word is clear: There will always be hope for Israel! God made a promise to Abraham—one that remains ... Read More The post Interview w/ Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation Lifeshield | October 12, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

One year has passed since Hamas's brutal massacre of 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping of hundreds more on October 7, 2023. Life in Israel has changed significantly since then. As the Israel Defense Forces have spent the past year battling terrorists, many Israelis have been called to duty, while those who remain live in the war's shadow. The Friends of Israel ... Read More The post FOI Solidarity Trip to Israel | October 5, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

What is a ketubah? What's the purpose of a year-long betrothal? And do Jewish weddings today follow the same customs they did long ago? On this week's show, The Friends of Israel's vice president of North American Ministries and our resident Jewish sage, Steve Herzig, offers an expert look at the purpose of marriage and the wonderfully unique world of ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Steve Herzig | September 28, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Jesus came to Earth being fully God and fully human simultaneously. The unique name “Son of Man” ties these two elements of our Savior wonderfully. He used this title to describe Himself many times throughout the Gospels, showing both His humility as a human and His authority as the God of heaven and Earth.  As we wrap up our 3-part ... Read More The post The Son of Man, Part 3 (Rebroadcast) | September 21, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Why is Jesus called the Son of Man? It's not a name that stirs up thoughts of royalty or majesty like many of His other names do. In fact, it's used in the Old Testament to refer to lowly humans. Yet this title was used to confront the Gentile school of thought and to portray Jesus in a new, personal ... Read More The post The Son of Man, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) | September 14, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Jesus has many majestic names: King of Kings, Messiah, High Priest. Yet one we find dozens of times throughout the Gospels is Son of Man. It literally means “human being.” But the Son of Man we see in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John is no mere human. It's the Lord Jesus, the Son of God in human form. We begin ... Read More The post The Son of Man, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) | September 7, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Meet Pastor A! As one of our ministry representatives in Israel, Pastor A has a heart full of love for his Israeli brothers and sisters. We welcome him to the show this week to learn about him and the wonderful work He is doing for the Messiah in the Holy Land. In this compelling interview, Pastor A shares his inspirational ... Read More The post FOI IN ACTION: Pastor A in Israel | August 31, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Day of the Lord, the “man of lawlessness,” and widespread apostasy—there's a lot going on in 2 Thessalonians! The apostle Paul had much to teach the Thessalonian church, but he offered great hope as he revealed God's prophetic Word to them. After studying the false teaching influencing the Thessalonian believers on last week's broadcast, we conclude our 3-part series ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians, Part 3 | August 24, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Thessalonians in Paul's day were confused and troubled. Many of them had been led astray by false teachers who taught that the great and terrible Day of the Lord had already come. But since our understanding of God's Word affects how we live, Paul knew he needed to teach the Thessalonians correct doctrine right away! In part 2 of ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians, Part 2 | August 17, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

You may have heard it said that as much as one-third of the Bible is prophecy. But this week, Chris challenges us to consider that the entire Bible is actually prophecy! We open a 3-week study on the book of 2 Thessalonians by taking a look at how persevering through persecution ties to prophecy. Paul begins his second epistle to ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians, Part 1 | August 10, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Antisemitism is a serious, deep-reaching issue today—and it's closer to you than you may think. Ty Perry, assistant to The Friends of Israel's director of North American Ministries, covers real-life instances of antisemitism taking place today in his regular column ALERT (Antisemitism: The Longest-Enduring Racial Trauma) in Israel My Glory magazine. He joins Chris this week to share his expertise ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Ty Perry | August 3, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Everyone loves a good origin story. Learning about the factors that made someone who they are gives us a look behind the curtain and helps us better understand and appreciate a person. This week, we're treating you to The Friends of Israel's origin story!  In 1938, the world was engulfed in evil, sitting on the brink of World War II. ... Read More The post The Friends of Israel Origin Story | July 27, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

In May, 16 young adults from the United States and Canada traveled to Poland to visit Holocaust sites as part of The Friends of Israel's (FOI's) training program, Encounter. Their trip gave them a sobering perspective on the horrors the Jewish people faced during the Holocaust and helped them deepen their love for God's Chosen People.  Ty Perry, Timothy Rabinek, ... Read More The post Encounter Poland Team Interview | July 20, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.