Like a station wagon with a racecar engine, Jesus outwardly looked like an ordinary man to others who encountered Him on Earth. In reality, He was and is the image of God, and He is the Creator of and Lord over all! This week we begin a four-part series on the book of Colossians by examining Christ’s supremacy over creation. Chris’s teaching on Paul’s epistle will comfort you this week, knowing you are in the hands of the Lord of heaven and Earth!

It’s never too early to celebrate Christmas by studying Jesus’ First Advent! This year, add The Friends of Israel’s new devotional Finding Messiah in Christmas to your Christmas traditions, and discover how Christ’s birth fulfills the ancient promises of Scripture with transformative present application. Enjoy Chris’s teaching on the cherished birth of our Savior, the long-expected Jewish Messiah, on this week’s broadcast, and get your copy of this devotional today to uncover the hidden gems of prophecy fulfilled by Jesus!

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 publicly on Simchat Torah, the special holiday of rejoicing over the Law, or the Torah. Chris teaches us about this joyous celebration on this week’s broadcast. Learn how Simchat Torah encourages believers to revere the Bible and love the incarnate Word of God—His Son, Jesus!

After contemplating the solemn Day of Atonement last week, we’re 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. Though this feast is a poignant reminder of God’s relationship to the Jewish people, Christians can benefit greatly from this day too. We hope you choose to celebrate our great God and His gracious provision as you learn more about the Feast of Tabernacles this week!

Last weekend, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon attacked Israel on Yom Kippur, disturbing what should have been a quiet, somber day of reflection—one with which Christians should be familiar. On this day, God instructed the Israelites to offer sacrifices to cover their sins, but they could not remove their sin on their own. Thankfully, as believers in Jesus and His finished work of shedding His blood on the cross for our atonement, our sin is removed from us both now and forever. We hope you will fix your repentant heart on our Savior in light of the lessons you learn this week!

Israel is surrounded by enemies attacking relentlessly from many sides. Antisemitism is running rampant toward both the Jewish nation and Jewish people around the world. But God’s Word is clear: There will always be hope for Israel! God’s unconditional promise to Abraham reminds us that yesterday, today, and forevermore, God will never abandon His Chosen People. God is using people like Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, the director of Operation Lifeshield, to protect His Chosen People by placing bomb shelters throughout Israel. Enjoy Chris’s discussion with Rabbi Bowman, and please continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all of Israel!

Life in Israel has changed significantly since Hamas’s massacre in Israel on October 7, 2023. To provide support and demonstrate solidarity in these dark days, many Friends of Israel leaders recently traveled to Israel during significant war escalation with Hezbollah in the north. This week, we are treated to a series of messages from members of our beloved partners in Israel, including the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, Beit Halochem, the Jerusalem Assembly House of Redemption, The Michael Levin Base, and The Jewish Agency for Israel. Learn how God is working in the midst of war in the Jewish nation today through supporters of Israel like you!

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 resident Jewish sage, Steve Herzig, offers an expert look at the purpose of marriage, the wonderfully unique world of Jewish wedding traditions, and how they enhance our understanding of Scripture and prepare us for the realization of our wonderful future as the bride of Christ. Don’t miss Steve’s enlightening and enjoyable interview this week!

Sin nature has corrupted all of humanity—except for one Person: Jesus Christ. Being fully God and fully man, Jesus could take on human flesh without sinning. That’s why the term Son of Man, literally meaning “human being,” can rightfully describe the Lord Jesus. As we wrap up our 3-part series on this name, you’ll find new meaning in the name when you read it in Scripture, anticipating the day when we will see the only human who could ever ride on the clouds and approach God the Father face to face.

The world is consumed by the chase for power. People pursue it for many reasons—prestige, privilege, dominance, riches. Yet Jesus taught a completely different way to think of power. And how we understand His teaching of power helps us understand why He is called not only “King” and “Lord” but also a name as lowly as “Son of Man.” Discover in part 2 of our 3-part series on the Son of Man how Jesus taught His disciples to follow His example of service and sacrifice!