AskFOI: Is Israel a Nation or a People? What Early Christians Understood

Before the modern State of Israel was founded in 1948, a group of Bible-believing Christians had already come together to help the people of Israel in their time of need. In fact, in 1938, these believers formed an organization called The Friends of Israel Relief Committee. Why would they use that name before the State of Israel even existed? In this episode of AskFOI, Dr. Jim Showers explains how a careful, literal study of Scripture led early believers to understand something many miss today: Israel is not just a piece of land or a political entity—it is the Jewish people, central to God’s plan in the past, present, and future! Whether you’re familiar with the topic or just curious about Israel’s role in the Bible, this episode offers a perspective that may challenge how you have always thought about Israel!