Who are the Samaritans? The Samaritans hold a significant and complex place within biblical history, often in two specific contexts. One highlights their unique cultural and religious identity. The other describes their contentious relationship with neighboring groups. Let’s explore who...
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.
A Christian in a World Filled with Jew-hatred As Christians, we may ask ourselves, why does deep-seated antisemitism persist today? This ancient evil has resurfaced in countless and horrific ways throughout history. So how should Christians respond to the rising...
If you love God, you will feel compelled to love what He loves. Love what God Loves… but how? Have you ever been in love? Or have you ever loved someone’s company so much that you were just happy to...
The Rise of Jew-Hatred Once again, the nations are in an uproar and Israel is at center stage – Jew-hatred is on the rise, and we cannot stand idly. Angry protests erupt worldwide, often characterized by hate-laced rhetoric and violence....
Deception in the Bible: Signs of the End Times What can we learn about deception in the Bible, especially in an era of fake news? The first thing Jesus told His disciples in response to their questions about the signs...
The Hebrew Meaning of the Name Israel If you think the name Israel has some significant meaning in Hebrew, you are not wrong. In the Bible, when we talk about name meanings, they are more than just an identifying title....
Romans Revealed The Letter to Romans is a very familiar book to all Christians – so what is there to be revealed? But maybe that’s in fact the issue with Romans. Because we know it so well – or so...
The Kingdom of Priests theology is very prominent in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. But it appears somewhat lost in the church theology today. Have we lost the God-given passion for His Kingdom today? Do we mean...
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...
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...