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.
God’s Covenant with Abraham God’s enduring covenant with Abraham should be a comfort to the Church. God's promise to Abraham models His heart towards humanity. But what did God promise Abraham? The famed Abrahamic covenant comes from Genesis 12:1-3. It...
Do we believe that all Israel will be saved? For most of Church history, a large part of the Church believed that we were moving away from Israel, including God’s plan for the Jewish people—that all Israel will be saved....
Grace in Hebrew The most common Hebrew word for “grace” is חן (hen). However, sometimes it is translated into a different English word, like ‘precious’ or ‘valuable’. At the same time, if we look for ‘grace’ in an English Bible,...
What does it mean to pray for the peace of Jerusalem? FIRM Founder Dr. Wayne Hilsden shares great insight regarding this Bible command from his life experience. Guided by the King of Israel My wife Ann and I left Canada...
Israel's History and the Kingdom of God You are part of a kingdom—the Kingdom of God. But did you know that your story is also part of Israel's history? You may know that the kingdom of God was Jesus' primary...
Who are God's Chosen People? You are probably familiar with the phrase ‘God's chosen people’ when talking about the Jewish people. It has become more than just a Biblical reference. Theologians and churchgoers alike have debated its meaning and who...
When Judah and Israel Were One When the people of Israel asked God for a king, the nation officially became a kingdom. But God warned them that it would come with its challenges. Download your FREE Visiting Israel PDF: DOWNLOAD...
God’s Plan for Israel God’s plans for the earth and humanity are in motion. His purposes are clear and never coincidental. But to understand God’s heart for mankind, we must acknowledge the unique role God gave to His people Israel. What...
Among all of Israel’s neighbors, Egypt is the most prominent one in the Bible, especially in relation to Moses in the Old Testament, and in the New – to Jesus. Though not a lot of Egypt’s own history is described...
“Comfort, yes, comfort my people!” The 40th chapter of Isaiah starts with a very well-known plea: “Comfort, yes, comfort my people!” The following verses make it clear that it is Jerusalem and the Jewish people who God calls “my people”. ...
Believing God's Promises The Bible is full of God's promises that can encourage us in our faith. After all, faith and hope are dependent on promises – something that we expect, look forward to. A promise is an anchor. If...
Covenant in the Bible: Meaning and Purpose What is a covenant, exactly? Covenant is a dominant theme in the Scriptures and serves as a foundation to the story of God’s people. In a literal sense, a covenant means a binding...