In Ephesians 2, the apostle Paul explained that Gentiles, who were once far from God and didn’t know Him, now have access to Him through Jesus, the Son of God. But does this mean the special relationship the Jewish people have with God is now gone? Part 2 of our series on the Temple structure and the gospel digs into Ephesians 2 to explain the beautiful truth that, through His death and resurrection, Christ gave Jewish and Gentile believers equal access to boldly approach His throne of grace!

The Second Temple was the heart of the Jewish people’s worship of the Lord God, purposefully designed to accentuate God’s holiness. This week we begin a three-part series on how the design of Herod’s Temple and its distinction between holy and common illuminates our understanding of Ephesians 2—particularly in relation to Gentiles being brought near to God. Journey with us as we discover what the Second Temple teaches about God, His holiness, and the Good News of the gospel!

Are you looking for ways to live out God’s call to bless His Chosen People? The Friends of Israel has just what you need! FOI offers life-changing trips to the Holy Land and elsewhere to provide believers with avenues to make a lasting impact by serving the Jewish people. But we also operate special programs designed to help you understand and connect with the Jewish people right in your own neighborhood! However you want to serve the Jewish people and show your love for Israel, The Friends of Israel is here to help you!

Studying the striking imagery of Isaiah 62, we rejoice in the fact that Israel’s salvation is coming—and with this salvation comes its Redeemer too! Chris shares several major motivations for loving the Jewish people this week in the conclusion of our series on Christians combating antisemitism. We stand with God’s Chosen People not to earn favor with Him or the Jewish people, but because we seek to obey and follow Him who has already shown us His favor and grace. Let us boldly love, serve, and defend Israel and the Jewish people with every opportunity we encounter!

It’s become increasingly popular to hate Israel and the Jewish people. That’s why it’s so important that Bible-believing Christians stand boldly for them! As we continue our series on Christians combating antisemitism, we take a look at the watchmen of Isaiah 62, whom God trusted as spiritual guardians of Israel. Discover what it means to be a watchman for Israel this week, and learn how you can get free Friends of Israel stickers to help you show your love for Israel and the Jewish people!

Jewish people around the world are targeted for persecution. Will you come to their defense? This responsibility has always been at the heart of The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, and we rejoice when we see other Christians around the world taking it on too. Chris begins a three-part series on believers’ mandate to combat antisemitism and defend God’s Chosen People, studying the prophet’s declaration, “For Zion’s sake, I will not keep silent.” We share Isaiah’s confident hope for the future: that one day, God will completely restore Zion, and Jesus the Messiah will reign from Jerusalem!

The joyous, biblical celebration of Sukkot is upon us! As God commanded in Leviticus 23, the Jewish people today continue to make “booths,” or temporary shelters, called sukkahs during this Feast of Tabernacles to remember how the Israelites lived during their wandering in the wilderness thousands of years ago. Sukkot proclaims three wonderful truths about God: He provides, He protects, and He is present. Uncover the richness of this special scriptural holiday to ancient Israel and the lasting lessons it teaches us today!

Days of great suffering are coming for Israel. But their trials have a purpose—God will use this time to purge and refine the nation, drawing the people to repentance. The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) Bruce Scott shares the Bible’s teaching on this pivotal prophetic period in FOI’s latest issue of Israel My Glory magazine. Bruce gives great clarity on Zechariah 12 and 13 to inform and encourage you concerning the redemption God has planned for His Chosen People. Don’t miss this excellent interview!

When Jesus spoke of caring for “the least of these” in Matthew 25, to whom was He referring? To the Jewish people on Earth during the Tribulation. Jesus was teaching more than a generic moral lesson on charity when He spoke these words. He was offering a prophetic declaration concerning the nations’ future treatment of Israel, which will demonstrate which nations are loyal to the King and which ones reject Him. Before those last days come, let us be found faithful in God’s calling to bless the Jewish people!

Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 concerning “the least of these” have driven many ministries seeking to help the poor and needy. Their work is a wonderful display of love for the Lord. But is it possible that this worthy drive for humanitarianism has caused some to miss the target of Jesus’ message? Could “the least of these” be referring to a group of people separate from the poor and destitute? Tune in for a highly informative, biblical study of Matthew 25 designed to help you better understand this key teaching!