Michael Mistretta on the Lance Wallnau Show Last month, Michael Mistretta, the CEO of FIRM, was invited to the Lance Wallnau Show to speak about Israel. Below you can read excerpts from the interview. To enjoy the episode of the...
Bible Teachings on Israel
The Bible comes alive in the land of Israel. As one explores the sites and studies the Hebrew language, ancient mysteries unfold. FIRM staff writers and teaching experts dive into some of the most fascinating Bible teachings on Israel. Which includes her land, her people and more.
What is Hope in the Bible? Hope (Heb: תִּקְוָה tiqvâ), by definition, is the eager anticipation or waiting for something. It is a joyful, confident expectation of the thing for which one hopes. Hope focuses on the future, that which...
Israel and Spiritual Riches for the World Let’s look at the ways in which Israel is a gift, bringing spiritual riches to the world. First and foremost, God created the Jewish people (the nation of Israel) to bring the good...
The West Bank in the Bible When the media talk about Israel, perhaps you’ve heard of the West Bank. Many think of it as one of the “disputed territories”. But did you know that this region appears in the Bible...
What would biblical reconciliation in the Middle East entail? Is it possible in Israel, too? What steps can we already take today, regardless of where we stand? Read on for some helpful tips and insight. Is Racial Reconciliation Possible? When...
What is an unveiled face? When we think of a veil, we may imagine something abstract, like misty mountains, smoke clouds, or obstructed vision. Or something physical like a bridal veil, a shawl for modesty, or protection from the sun....
Who are "the least of these" in Matthew 25? Preparing His disciples for what is yet to come, Jesus said: “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matt....
Torah Observant Christians In Acts 15, we find the early church wrestling with a weighty question that seems to be resurfacing today: should Christians observe the Torah and follow the Law of Moses? If so, how? Now that the way...
The Great Commission in the Bible Did you know that the phrase ‘Great Commission’ does not appear in the Bible? Bible translators have added headers to the chapters of every book. But they are not in the original text, whether...
Ascending the Jerusalem Mountains Today Every year, Jews throughout Israel go up the mountains to Jerusalem, to celebrate the victory of the Six Day War in 1967. It brought the reunification of the city and the reestablishment of Israeli control...
The Sermon on the Mount The Sermon on the Mount (recorded in Matthew 5-7) is by far the most famous speech of Jesus. He delivered it on a hill north of the Sea of Galilee, which was later named ‘Mount...
Let me take you on a magnificent adventure by the Sea of Galilee, through Capernaum and Magdala. Why? To discover some of the stomping grounds of Jesus and His followers! Where are Capernaum and Magdala? As we adventure to the...