Temple Structure & the Gospel, Part 2 of 3: In Ephesians 2, the apostle Paul laid out a brilliant truth—one best understood when we take note of the Second Jewish Temple’s structure. He 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 ... Read More

Temple Structure & the Gospel, Part 1 of 3: Herod’s Temple was an architectural marvel of the ancient world. But it was much more than a grand building. It was the heart of the Jewish people’s worship of the Lord God. This fact was evident in the purposeful design of the Temple, as it separated sections of the structure to ... Read More

FOI in Action: 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! Love for Israel and the Jewish people necessitates tangible acts of service, and we are happy to offer many unique teaching and training programs designed to mobilize your ministry. FOI offers life-changing trips ... Read More

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! God has provided no shortage of reasons for believers in Jesus to thank Israel and support the Jewish people wholeheartedly. Chris shares several major motivations for loving the Jewish people this week in the conclusion of ... Read More

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. Today, God continues to call watchmen to protect and defend ... Read More

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 ... Read More

The joyous, biblical celebration of Sukkot is upon us! Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, this holiday draws attention to God’s provision, protection, and presence in our lives. As God commanded in Leviticus 23, the Jewish people today continue to make “booths,” or temporary shelters, called sukkahs to remember how the Israelites lived during their wandering in the wilderness thousands ... Read More

Days of great suffering are coming for Israel. Scripture teaches that the Jewish people will endure persecution in the Tribulation. But their trials have a purpose—God will use this time to purge and refine the nation, drawing the people to repentance. Bruce Scott, The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) director of Ministry Mobilization, shares the Bible’s teaching on this pivotal prophetic ... Read More

When Jesus spoke of caring for “the least of these” in Matthew 25, to whom was He referring? Many believe He spoke of the poor and needy. While we certainly should be helping such people, as God commands, the context of Jesus’ words help us determine that He spoke of another group of people. In the conclusion of our two-part ... Read More

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? We’re exploring this question thoroughly over the next ... Read More

Recent years have not been kind to the Jewish community of Eastern Europe. And in Poland in particular, a country inextricably bound to the atrocities of the Holocaust, Jewish people need true friends who will love them and support them unfailingly. That’s where Timothy Rabinek steps in. Timothy, FOI’s field representative in Poland, has devoted his life to the Jewish ... Read More

Because its people chased after other gods, Israel became an unfaithful bride to God. But instead of settling for a broken relationship, in His mercy God promised a New Covenant, ultimately fulfilled by Jesus. Now all people have access to a personal relationship with Him! As we wrap up our three-part series on the New Covenant this week, we discuss ... Read More

Jesus came to Earth to radically change the hearts of the Israelites and to bring forgiveness for the sins of the world. Because of Jesus’ blood, the New Covenant brings blessing to Israel and all who place their faith in Him for salvation. In part 2 of our three-week series on the New Covenant, we’re remembering and celebrating how Jesus’ ... Read More