This edition of Open Line is a special roundtable. Host Dr. Michael Rydelnik is joined by Dr. Mike Vanlaningham, Dr. David Finkbeiner, and Dr. Kevin Zuber to make a case for God's faithfulness to Israel. Grab your Bible and don’t miss this special edition of Open Line.
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Summit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026
Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
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The Case for Christmas by Lee Strobel
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Is God still faithful to Israel? What does that mean and look like? On Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, we welcome Dr. Mike Vanlaningham, Dr. David Finkbeiner, and Dr. Kevin Zuber for a conversation about God's faithfulness to Israel, as well as replacement theology and antisemitism. Hope you can tune in for this special edition of Open Line.
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How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Open Line Live
Summit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026
Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
November/December thank you gift:
The Case for Christmas by Lee Strobel
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
Hatred against Jewish people is on the rise, surprisingly even among professing Christians. On the next Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Dr. Everett Piper helps us unpack the worldview behind this and how we can respond biblically. How can we reject hatred, speak truth, and reflect God's love for all people, especially God's chosen people? Don't miss the conversation this weekend.
Learn more about resources mentioned:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Piper's Washington Times articles
Messianic Journeys Trip to Israel, April 2027
Other resources mentioned:
Open Line Live
Summit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026
Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
November/December thank you gift:
The Case for Christmas by Lee Strobel
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
Dr. Michael Vanlaningham is retired professor of Bible from Moody Bible Institute and former pastor of Biblical Research at Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin, Ill. He received his M.Div. in Systematic Theology from Talbot Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in New Testament and Pauline Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is co-editor of The Moody Bible Commentary and has written a number of articles for The Master's Seminary Journal, as well as other publications.
Dr. David B. Finkbeiner is Professor of Theology at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., where he has taught since 1998. He served as Chair of the Theology Department for several years and he ministers in Chicago-area churches through preaching, teaching, and serving as an elder. David earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is co-author of 50 Most Important Theological Terms and a contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary and Foundational Faith: Unchangeable Truth for an Ever-Changing World. He and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters, Katie, Emily, and Rebecca.
Dr. Kevin D. Zuber is Professor of Theology & Theology Department Chair at The Master's Seminary in Los Angeles, California, where he has taught since 2018. Before that, he taught at he was a professor at Moody Bible Institute for 17 years and he also served as a teaching pastor at Grace Bible Church Northwest in Schaumburg, Ill. Over the years, Kevin has ministered around the world, teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in Asia, Africa, and Europe. He is a graduate of Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, and he holds a Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity school. He is the author of The Essential Scriptures and contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary and Evidence for the Rapture: A Biblical Case for Pretribulationism. Kevin is married to Diane, and they have two sons, David and Christopher.
Dr. Everett Piper is President Emeritus of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he served as president for 17 years, during which time he led his school from relative obscurity to a position of national recognition and influence. He presently serves as a contributing columnist for The Washington Times. Dr. Piper advocates tirelessly for cultural courage grounded in the conservation of time-tested truths, and he is the 2016 recipient of the Jeane Kirkpatrick Award for Academic Freedom. His commentary on religion, education, leadership and politics is routinely featured in local and national news and talk-radio, where he persistently challenges the intolerant tolerance of today’s academic community.
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute, as well as the Host/Bible teacher on Moody Radio’s Open Line® with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. The son of Holocaust survivors, Michael was raised in an observant Jewish home in Brooklyn, New York. He became a follower of Jesus the Messiah as a high school student and began teaching the Bible almost immediately. He is the author of several books and is the co-editor of and contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary. Michael and his wife, Eva, live in West Michigan and have two adult sons.
Tricia McMillan is the senior producer of Chris Fabry Live, Equipped with Chris Brooks, and Moody Radio’s Open Line® with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. She has worked at Moody Radio since 2000 on a variety of programs. She is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and has a Master of Ministry from Moody Theological Seminary. Tricia is married to Nate, has three children and lives in the Chicago suburbs.
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