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The Friends of Israel Today is a magazine style radio program/podcast made up multiple segments; Bible teaching, Q&A, interviews, and dramatic readings of Zvi Kalisher’s articles, entitled Apples of Gold. We’ve intentionally crafted this program to revolve around God’s Word and how it affects our lives today.
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- 4 days ago25 min
September 19, 2026 | #2638 - Not So Fast! Does the Church Really Replace Israel? (Part 4 of 4)
Because the apostle Paul wrote, “There is neither Jew nor Greek” in Galatians 3:28, many people claim that Scripture ultimately renders Jewish identity obsolete today. But how can this be true when Paul immediately makes the same claim about men and women, whose distinct identities clearly still exist? The Bible is clear: Israel is not replaced. Instead, whether Jewish or Gentile, all are reconciled to Christ at the cross. What a great truth for us to remember when we consider God’s special purposes for Israel and His love for the world!
- 1 weeks ago25 min
September 12, 2026 | #2637 - Not So Fast! Does the Church Really Replace Israel? (Part 3 of 4)
In Romans 9:6, the apostle Paul used the phrase, “For they are not all Israel who are of Israel.” Was Paul redefining Israel to encompass all believers in Jesus as constituting “spiritual Israel”? Chris sets the record straight this week in part 3 of our series on passages misused to replace Israel with the church. He clearly shows how Paul identified a believing remnant of Israel as God’s conduit through which He carries forward His promised purposes, including the salvation of Gentiles. Like Paul, we look forward eagerly to the Jewish people’s widespread return to their God, who will forever remain faithful and never reject His Chosen People!
- 2 weeks ago25 min
September 5, 2026 | #2636 - Not So Fast! Does the Church Really Replace Israel? (Part 2 of 4)
When the apostle Paul defined “a Jew who is one inwardly,” did he mean that Christians—who are reconciled to God—are the true identity of Israel and the recipient of the nation’s covenant promises? Many believe so, but they are mistaken. Romans 2:28–29 is one of several passages that have been misinterpreted to teach that the church is the new Israel. Discover how the Romans 2 passage reveals God’s desire for the Jewish people to devote their hearts truly to Him rather than merely to keep a clean external appearance!
- 3 weeks ago25 min
August 29, 2026 | #2635 - Not So Fast! Does the Church Really Replace Israel? (Part 1 of 4)
Because the apostle Paul used the phrase the Israel of God in Galatians 6, many Christians have concluded that they have taken on the identity and covenant promises of Israel, erasing the Jewish people’s unique standing with God. But context is king. When verses are stripped of their context, the true meaning of God’s Word becomes lost. Reading Galatians 6 in context reveals beautiful truths about the unity of Gentile and Jewish believers in Jesus—and the distinct ethnic and national identity Israel continues to enjoy. Find comforting insight on this important biblical phrase this week!
- Aug 20, 202625 min
August 22, 2026 | #2634 - The Cities of Refuge (Part 2 of 2)
As we conclude our short series on the biblical cities of refuge, we learn what happened after a person arrived in such a city. An accidental manslayer’s protection from vengeance was contingent upon staying in the city. Returning home was permitted only upon the death of the high priest. Through the death of Jesus, our High Priest, we, too, find freedom and payment for our sin debt. In the days of Moses, long before Jesus came, we find this beautiful picture of God’s grace, played out in the lives of His Chosen People!
- Aug 14, 202625 min
August 15, 2026 | #2633 - The Cities of Refuge (Part 1 of 2)
In the ancient world, killing a person, even accidentally, was liable to bring the rage of an “avenger of blood.” But in giving His Law to the people of Israel, God instituted cities of refuge as legal protection from vengeful attackers. These cities reveal that God is both perfectly just and perfectly merciful, neither coming at the expense of the other, a truth we see materialize clearly at the cross, where God poured out His love for us to atone for our sin. Cities of refuge are more than an interesting aspect of the Mosaic Law—they have much to teach us about our Lord and Savior!
- Aug 6, 202625 min
August 8, 2026 | #2632 - The Year of Jubilee (Part 2 of 2)
Our God is a God who frees and redeems. The concept of Jubilee shows these attributes of His in His instructions to Israel. But even though the year of Jubilee is rarely found in the rest of Scripture, its message plays an important part in some powerful Bible prophecies. Study Jubilee’s themes of liberty and redemption with us in Ezekiel’s end-times prophecy and Isaiah’s Messianic prophecy. As you see how these themes highlight the prophets’ writings and Jesus’ ministry, you’ll see why they are key to your present and future, too!
- Jul 31, 202625 min
August 1, 2026 | #2631 - The Year of Jubilee (Part 1 of 2)
Have you ever wished you could just start over? In hard times, we wish we could make things go back to the way they were. God actually did this for Israel! The year of Jubilee is an important part of Israel’s culture. God instituted it not only to give the land a rest but to allow the Israelites to reset after things had gone wrong, whether by canceling their debts, freeing them from slavery, or returning their sold property to them. Follow along with us this week and next to learn about the Land of Israel’s sabbath rest and the parallel to the gospel the Jubilee year provides!
About The Friends of Israel Today
The Friends of Israel Today is a magazine style radio program/podcast made up multiple segments; Bible teaching, Q&A, interviews, and dramatic readings of Zvi Kalisher’s articles, entitled Apples of Gold. We’ve intentionally crafted this program to revolve around God’s Word and how it affects our lives today.
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