From the Editor Jul/Aug 2025
Ebenezer Scrooge hated Christmas. The protagonist of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol eschewed Yuletide cheer to maximize his profits by oppressing his…
Ebenezer Scrooge hated Christmas. The protagonist of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol eschewed Yuletide cheer to maximize his profits by oppressing his…
The concept of a two-state solution—a Jewish state and an Arab state in the land of Israel, which the Roman Empire spitefully renamed Palestine—has existed for more…
Hamas, the Iran-backed terrorist organization that has ruled the Gaza Strip…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdog˘an seeks to establish a permanent military…
What would make a family move from one country at war to another country at war? Relationships. Over the past four years…
Antisemitism is running rampant in Canada. Of the nation’s 40 million inhabitants, only 398,000 (roughly 1%) are Jewish…
Not all Jewish people are wealthy. But their collective success is undeniable—and here’s why. I was just getting settled in my dorm room on my move-in day on the campus…
A look at Paul’s background as a Jew, a Roman, and a Pharisee. Beshert is a Yiddish word meaning “fate” or “destiny.” My late mother used it frequently when she…
A look at Paul’s conversion experience and how God drew the apostle to Jesus Salvation should never cease to amaze us…
Most people want to know the future and understand their purpose. They ask, “Where did I come from? Why am I here…
Three critical, frequently misinterpreted chapters in the book of Romans reveal Paul’s tender heart for Israel. Romans 9—11 is often misunderstood. Some pastors…
Paul’s famous Mars Hill message demonstrated his Jewish teaching style and laid the groundwork for the church’s…
During his 30-plus years serving Jesus, Paul endured much at the hands of many people in many ways. Living as God’s servant isn’t easy. The apostle Paul counseled his…
Scripture tells us, “Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). Most people in this life suffer, and the apostle…
Outside biblical circles, the account of King Solomon has been regarded as a fairy tale. Continuing our examination of the…
Although the apostle Paul penned the book of Colossians nearly 2,000 years ago, its message rings as true today as when he…
The city of Philippi awoke one morning, unaware that change was coming. It was a bustling Gentile metropolis in the Roman…
The people of Gaza finally turned on Hamas publicly in March by protesting in the streets. As a Palestinian human…
I often feel like a lamb among wolves (Lk. 10:3) while sharing God’s Word on the streets of Israel. But what I share from the Bible often surprises the people with…
When I was 9 years old, I was a baseball card fanatic. My bedroom boasted binders stuffed full of cards, lined neatly…
Christian Zionism is a question of which side a believer in Jesus takes: Israel’s or its enemies’. The growing belief that the Lord has rejected Israel…
By the early 20th century, my family had left everything behind to build a new life in America. The lasting effects…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia rather than…
After 40 years of devoted service to The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry (FOI), Peter Colón, our field representative…
Those who hate Israel often call for intifada, an Arabic word meaning “uprising”…
Whether He uses five loaves and two fish or an “I love Israel” sticker, God skillfully transforms the ordinary into…
Many Christians sit on the fence concerning Zionism. But we can’t afford to ignore God’s promises to Israel. It has been more than a year and a half since Hamas…
In their book Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism, authors Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin state…
Grace is often defined as “God’s unmerited favor toward humanity.” Though true, this definition is incomplete…
There are 56 Muslim nations in the world. Here is why we need the only little Jewish…
A look at the issues hindering peace in the Middle East…
Israel isn’t just another country. And the mantra “Free Palestine” isn’t just another…
On May 14, 1948, more than 2,500 years after its kingdom fell and its people were exiled from their Holy Land, Israel was reborn…
In 2001, prominent archaeologist Israel Finkelstein and author Neil Asher Silberman wrote a popular book titled…
When an army goes to war, its survival and success in battle depend on a lifeline of supplies. Likewise, missionaries who go forth to preach the gospel…
As the coordinator for the Tikvah Team, The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry’s volunteer network, I am grateful…
Everyone who claims to be an expert on the Middle East is sure about one thing: President Donald Trump’s proposal…
Many people in Israel find no rest because they are too busy speaking against people like me who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ…
Since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the magnitude of hatred for the Jewish state has been astounding. Anti-Israel protests on university…
One week after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States for a second term, he announced the…
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recent decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Israel’s war with terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon has changed life for Israelis forever. The Israeli people always have…
A rabbi and a writer walk into a bookstore. . . . It’s not the beginning of a joke. It was supposed to be the beginning of a…
My daughter, cute and kind with characteristic 3-year-old excitement, often asks me, “Is it time yet?” Whether she’s waiting to go to the park or…
Is there more to retirement for a Christian than rest and relaxation? I’m a product of The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry…
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey shortly before His crucifixion, more was transpiring than met the eye…
A biblical mystery is a truth the meaning of which God has kept secret since eternity…
How close did Israel come to seeing a Davidic Kingdom on Earth again? So close, and yet, so far…
Jesus possessed divine authority because He is divine. Some people say He never claimed to be God but He stated His deity plainly: “I and My Father are one”…
When the Pharisees approached Jesus on the road to Jericho and asked when the Kingdom of God would come…
Like a composer conducting a score he wrote himself, Jesus orchestrated all the events of His death. It has been said…
he resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith. Jesus told His disciples He would be killed, as prophesied in Scripture…
Scripture records King David’s rise from a lowly shepherd boy to Israel’s king and head of a royal dynasty that includes the promised Messiah…
Contentment is a difficult word to define. It varies based on each person’s values and perspective on life. Some people believe pleasure, popularity, prestige, power…
Rising in the morning, Malchus didn’t know his time was near. He had no clue his blood would be shed that evening as he shared…
The evolving situation in Syria demands scrutiny, especially regarding its repercussions for Israel’s security…
We are celebrating Passover here in Israel. Children and their parents happily sing “Avadim Hayinu,” a song with one sentence…
In my mind’s eye, I still see it. A familiar field. I was running through it many years ago, feeling strangely uneasy, sensing danger. Suddenly, the ground beneath my…
I once read that the greatest threat to any organization is leadership succession. This statement rings especially true of Christian organizations…
During an interview on The Hugh Hewitt Show, Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur explained that antisemitism is…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently called for the creation of a…
Ed Kohl, an award-winning Jewish author from Detroit, Michigan, has long been a prominent advocate for Israel…
What happens when free speech devolves into antisemitic violence? We’re finding out. In June 2024, Adas Torah, an…
John “Hannibal” Smith, leader of the A-Team in the 1980s television series of the same name, always had a plan to…
When God wants to get a nation’s attention, He often allows natural disasters. Floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, or…
The Rapture of the church is a comforting doctrine for true believers in Jesus as we walk in a God-forsaken world…
The book of Revelation sparks widespread reactions. On the one hand, like a magnet, it draws readers seeking to…
When will the Day of the Lord occur? Are we in it now? Could it be fast approaching? How are believers to know?
It’s amazing how destructive a fire can become. On September 2, 2018, Brazilians were devastated by the…
When it comes to prophecy, perhaps none is more amazing than the one we call the 70 weeks of Daniel (Dan. 9:24–27)…
In 1917, famed American journalist H. L. Mencken concocted a story that has never completely come undone. The fact that everyone…
King Saul began a major transition in Israel. He physically established the first Israelite kingdom in the region of Benjamin and spiritually transformed Israel…
Everyone faces discouragement. The Jewish patriarch Moses became so discouraged with the Israelites’ complaints for meat in the wilderness that he said…
In 2017, tennis legend Serena Williams drew headlines when she reportedly paid $3.5 million for her wedding dress.1 As of 2023, a wedding gown costs…
Jerusalem’s Old City, in addition to Judea and Samaria, must be Judenrein—“free of Jews”—by September, according to…
From time to time, I enjoy long discussions with my Arab neighbors. They often speak to me hatefully. But we who believe in the Lord cannot respond with hate…
Christmas is coming! People throughout the world eagerly await this most wonderful time of year. Kids wait impatiently to open gifts, hoping to receive the…
Since Hamas’s brutal and unprovoked assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, we’ve heard many protesters chant, “From the river to the sea…
The mainstream news media report incessantly about the hardships the Palestinians have faced since October 7, 2023. But they often ignore…
More than a dozen Palestinian factions—including bitter rivals Fatah and Hamas—recently signed a national unity deal…
While war causes everyone caught in its throes to suffer, our actions in times of darkness reveal our character…
Entering Caesarea Philippi, the Lord Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do men say…
Two millennia ago, God sent His Son, Jesus, on a mission of redemption that Jesus successfully completed on the cross at Calvary…
In 1906, a new land-speed record of 127 miles per hour was set by Fred Marriott on Ormond Beach in Daytona, Florida…
John the Baptist’s ministry and message bear striking similarities to a sect of Judaism active in the 1st century called the Essenes. Like John, the Essenes lived…
John the Baptist is one of the strangest, most unusual, and most interesting people found in the pages of the Bible. From the predicted forerunner of the…
While preaching in the Judean wilderness, John the Baptist proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (Mt. 3:2)…
Celebrated Jewish cartoonist Bob Mankoff once said in an interview, “I know everybody wants humor to be subversive and…
For 400 years, Israel had not heard a word from God. From Moses (ca. 1400 BC) to Malachi (ca. 400 BC), God sent…
Many people misinterpret Jesus’ statements concerning His promise to do…
The wine flowed freely throughout the lavish banquet hall. The occasion was the pagan birthday celebration of Herod Antipas…
In the year AD 286, the elite Theban Roman legion of more than 6,600 Egyptian youths was dispatched to Gaul for action. The amazing fact about this…
The Bible records that Saul, David, and Solomon ruled over the united kingdom of Israel from the Judean capital…
We live in a changing, decaying, unraveling world. A general increase in lawlessness and crime, government regulations, high taxes, poor education, and a…
After the children of Israel crossed over the Jordan River on dry ground, the Lord directed Joshua to enlist 12 men, one from…
At the 2021 UN General Assembly, Israel’s then Prime Minister Naftali Bennett laid out a grand vision for Israel and the Middle East…
Christmas is coming soon. So, many of the ultra-Orthodox tell me, “Have a great birthday!” They mean to insult me because they know I believe in Christ…
I met my lovely wife, Morgan, while we served together at a Christian summer camp. Within a few short days of joking and bonding over chasing energetic kids around…
God designed and ordained marriage as the natural order of a man and a woman becoming one flesh. The first marriage occurred at the beginning of human history…
A record number of Americans are poised to vote for a new president on November 5 to help determine the future of the…