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...
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.
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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...
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...