January/February 2024

The Man After God's Own Heart

The Life of David


David walked with the Lord obediently, though not without serious, disgraceful sin that sowed dysfunction in his family. But David loved God, and God loved David; and God promised to establish David’s kingdom forever (2 Sam. 7:16). Scripture calls him “a man after [God’s] own heart” (Acts 13:22), and this issue of Israel My Glory explores David’s fascinating life story.

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Features

Meet AI Jesus

“Welcome, my children! I’m AI Jesus, here to answer your questions 24/7. Whether you’re seeking spiritual guidance, looking for a friend, or simply want...

A Boy Named David

My first encounter with King David came in a Sunday-school kindergarten class. We learned a peppy little song called “Only a Boy Named David"...

The Warrior King

The acronym SERE refers to military training for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape. It prepares U.S. combatants for wilderness survival, enemy evasion, and...

The Sweet Psalmist of Israel

Imagine an aging, frail King David (1 Ki. 1:1) reflecting back on his life—his mind flooded with moments of joy and sadness...

A King After God’s Own Heart

It’s easy to imagine the men who became America’s Founding Fathers in 1776 hard at work in the small east room...

Analyzing October 7

October 7 is going to be remembered in Israel as a mini Holocaust. Hamas, a terror organization based in Gaza, really fooled Israel...


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From the Editor Jan/Feb 2024

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Inside View Jan/Feb 2024

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We Knew This Would Happen

For nearly two decades, The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry (FOI) has looked at the Israel-Hamas conflict through the...

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Russia is No Friend of Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s robust support for Hamas after its October massacre of more than 1,400 Israelis...

The Friends of Israel in Action Jan/Feb 2024

If you’re interested in volunteering with The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry (FOI), we now offer an outstanding program...

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The Thin Line Disappears

For decades, people who opposed the existence of a Jewish state in the Middle East have claimed they are...

The Many Faces of David

How do you encapsulate the biblical hero David? The “man after [God’s] own heart” (Acts 13:22) was a...

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What Is the Key of David?

The “key of the house of David” or “key of David” is mentioned only twice in the Bible (Isa. 22:22; Rev. 3:7). Possessing the key...

David and Goliath

Hollywood often makes a mess of things when it takes on the Bible. Its multiple renditions of David’s battle with Goliath are frustrating...

The Jewish Temple Mount Deed

The most contested piece of real estate on Earth is the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Today, its 36 acres house a...

Following David’s Footsteps

The October 7 Massacre

Is the Book of Judges Really History? (Part 1)

he book of Judges spans approximately 300 years (ca. 1365–1065 BC) and opens with the Israelites, settled in Canaan...

Paul’s Partners

The apostle Paul personally discipled several committed men who partnered with him in spreading the gospel. Most of them came to salvation in Christ during...

Faith Check

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Jewish World Update Jan/Feb 2024

Senior Hamas terrorist Ali Baraka openly admitted recently how Hamas duped Israel and the United States into complacency...

Apples of Gold Jan/Feb 2024

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