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Keeping It IsraelCan Knowing Hebrew Enhance Your Walk with God? Melissa Briggs Talks to Jeff About 4 Important WordsIn this podcast interview, returning guest, Melissa Briggs talks about 4 words we often read in the Bible: GUIDE, HEAR, WALK & CROSSOVER. But the meaning these words have in the original language of the Bible, brings them to life; and knowing what they mean can help deepen our understanding of God's Word. Melissa Briggs is an experienced Hebrew Teacher who lived in Jerusalem, then England, and now lives in Nashville with her husband, children, and foster children. She is passionate about making the riches of the Hebrew language accessible to everyone. She is also an Ambassador for Christian F...2025-06-2531 minKeeping It IsraelBattle For Truth 2024 Podcast Series Highlights - Exposing the TRUTH About Israel's WarHappy New Year! Welcome to 2025! To kick off the new year we have compiled a podcast consisting of some major highlights from 2024's, "BATTLE FOR TRUTH" series. Throughout the series, we tackled some of the misinformation out there about Israel with several guests who specialized on the topic! In this podcast you will hear some of the most profound truths we gleaned from these awesome and well-informed guests who exposed so much truth that is important to know about Israel's war in Gaza. Just some of the questions tackled in this compilation of highlights are: Wh...2025-01-0841 minKeeping It IsraelThe Hebrew Meaning of TRUTH, FAITH and ACTIVE REMEMBRANCE with Melissa BriggsIn this episode of our Battle for Truth series Jeff Futers talks to Melissa Briggs, an experienced Hebrew Teacher who lived in Jerusalem, then England, and now lives in Nashville with her husband, children, and foster children. Melissa is passionate about making the riches of the Hebrew language accessible to everyone. She is also an Ambassador for Christian Friends of EMUNAH Israel - a charity that supports the orphans and most needy children in the Holy Land.In this interview, Jeff and Melissa discuss how the Hebrew language has a practical application in our lives as we...2024-10-0937 minKeeping It IsraelWhere Was the God of Israel October 7th? Is God the Guardian of Israel? Jeff talks to Melissa BriggsIn this first of Keeping it Israel's new series, "Battle for Truth" Jeff talks to Melissa Briggs, passionate Hebrew teacher who lived in Israel and studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Just 6 weeks after the attack of October 7th, Melissa shares insights from the Hebrew Bible regarding God's faithfulness to Israel despite the darkness that has tried to destroy the people and nation of Israel throughout history. To learn more about Melissa's incredible Hebrew classes, please visit: https://www.explorehebrew.co.uk Use the code FCF23 to receive $50 off your Explore Hebrew course! And for ev...2024-01-0340 minKeeping It IsraelHow to Deepen Your Relationship With God Through the Hebrew Language | Melissa BriggsIn this episode of Keeping it Israel, Jeff talks to Melissa Briggs of Explore Hebrew to dive into more Hebrew words that can enhance our relationship with God when we understand their original meaning in the Bible. Melissa has just launched a brand new Hebrew course specifically for Christians whereby they can learn both modern and Biblical Hebrew in a meaningful way. Learn more HERE! And don't forget to use the code FCF to get a $25.00 USD discount and ensure that $25.00 USD goes toward supporting the work of First Century Foundations! Thank you for your support!2023-08-2339 minKeeping It IsraelMelissa Briggs Talks About the Hebrew Words for "Hearing" and "Listening" in the BibleIn this episode, Melissa Briggs, experienced Hebrew Teacher, explains why the Hebrew language is relevant for Christians today and talks about the words for "Hearing" and "Listening" (Shema and Natah) in the Bible. To contact Melissa: https://www.explorehebrew.co.uk/ First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward the land, people and God of Israel. LEARN MORE ABOUT US HERE.You can watch this entire...2023-03-0138 minKeeping It IsraelDISCOVERING THE HEBREW ROOTS: Melissa Briggs Helps us Explore the Biblical Meaning of BEAUTY & GLORYIn this episode of "Keeping it Israel" Melissa Briggs, our favourite Hebrew teacher helps us understand the depths of the Biblical Hebrew words translated as "Beauty" and "Glory" in ways that increase our understanding of the Bible and make these incredible words understandable and applicable in our everyday lives. To connect with Melissa or learn Hebrew from her, please visit: https://www.explorehebrew.co.uk First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward th...2022-04-2743 minKeeping It IsraelWHAT'S IN A NAME? Melissa Briggs Talks about the Bible's Perspective of Names | What is God's name? | What does it Mean to "Take God's Name in Vain?"In this heart-felt interview, Melissa Briggs talks to Jeff about the Hebrew/Bible perspective of names. What does the Bible mean when it says not to take God's name in vain? What IS God's name exactly? And how can it change your life to meditate on the powerful names of God? First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward the land, people and God of Israel. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE. You can...2022-02-2346 minKeeping It Israel5 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know | A Powerful Interview with Melissa BriggsIn this 1st episode of our 3rd season of Keeping it Israel, Jeff talks to Melissa Briggs of explorehebrew.co.uk about 5 Hebrew words found in the Bible that have changed her life and her understanding of God's relationship to her. Melissa completed her Masters at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is passionate about making the language of the Bible accessible and faith-enhancing for Christians. First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward the...2022-01-0550 min