Jewish Studies will provide a comprehensive examination of the issues, history and the setting of the State of Israel in the Middle East past, present, and future. On May 14, 1948 the State of Israel was reborn as a sovereign nation. It had been 2,534 years since Israel was last an independent nation and never in world history has a previously destroyed nation regained its sovereignty. The ancient dead language of Hebrew was officially recognized as the national spoken and written language of the nation Israel. At no time in human history has a previously dead language come back into daily use by any country in the world. Dr. Gary Fisher a board of director of SBI speaks to the need for and importance of the Nation Israel and Jewish Studies. Click here to see the short video. Dr.Gary Fisher on Israel and Jewish Studies

This course of study is an examination of the historic scope of Jewish studies, mainly through a historical survey with a strong biblical emphasis. Sometimes the sources are Jewish books that are secular and liberal compared to our Christian viewpoint. We will not agree with all that is written. It is important to understand the prevailing viewpoint that is held by the majority of the world reflecting their attitude toward the Jews and The nation Israel. This attitude is diametrically opposed to what the long story of the Bible teaches.

The course of study begins with the call of Abram and the covenant God made with him. It continues through his grandson Jacob whose name was changed to Israel and rests on the appearance of the Lord Jesus the Jewish Messiah. It concludes with the establishment of the Jewish Messianic Kingdom on the earth under king Jesus. This course of study will provide an understanding of the historical events and influences that led to the nation Israel, both past, present, and future.

This program in Middle East and Jewish Studies is extremely important. The reason: the Bible makes it clear that a day is coming like no other in history. The world will turn against the nation of Israel as predicted throughout the prophecies of the Old Testament. The nations will say, “The Jews are but outcasts. It is only Zion; no one cares for her” (Jeremiah 30:17). The world will say, “Let Israel be polluted, and let our eyes gloat over Zion” (Micah 4:11). Micah goes on and adds, the world does not know the thoughts of the Lord, nor understand His purposes. All of this precludes the coming of Jesus Christ, Israel’s Messiah, who will bring in world peace as never before experienced by humanity.

This degree program is meant to give to the student spiritual and practical understanding of our times, and beyond! There is nothing quite like it in academic circles. I especially want dedicated laymen and pastors in this course of study. They will then be able to inform and teach the Word of God with greater clarity, and make even more pertinent the gospel of personal salvation in Christ Jesus for all peoples.

Psalm 137:5-7
5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem,
Let my right hand forget her skill.
6 Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth,
If I remember thee not;
If I prefer not Jerusalem
Above my chief joy.
7 Remember, O Jehovah, against the children of Edom
The day of Jerusalem (ASV, 1901).