Middle East

Middle East

"And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall beget twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation" (Genesis 17:20).

The story of the Middle East—from the reasons for its current state of strife to its ultimate role in the end of the world—are contained within the pages of your Bible. Discover how below.

Featured Content in Middle East

The Middle East: Ground Zero of Bible Prophecy

by Melvin Rhodes

Only a century ago the Middle East was a relatively peaceful and tranquil area. Today it's the most volatile region of the world, with the possibility of war breaking out at any minute. You need to understand why this change happened, where Bible prophecy indicates things are headed and what it means for you!

Hamas' Shifting Allegiance Reflects New Mideast Dynamics

Good News Editor

Egypt's new parliament is already changing the Egyptians' relationships with their neighbors across their northern border—Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip and is vehemently opposed to Israel's existence.

Posted May 7, 2012 | 0 comments

Who Will Dominate the Middle East?

Rod Hall

As America pulls out of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, other powers are rushing in to fill the vacuum. Domestic, regional and global forces are all vying for influence. Where are events in the ever-volatile Middle East headed?

Posted May 6, 2012 | 0 comments

Ahmadinejad's Aims for Iran

A blog post by Scott Ashley

Iran’s former president Hashemi Rafsanjani, predecessor of current president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was considered a moderate leader. But regarding nuclear weapons and Israel, he said: “If one day, the Islamic world is also equipped with weapons like those that Israel possesses now . . . the use of even one nuclear bomb inside Israel will destroy everything. However, it will only harm the Islamic world. It is not irrational to contemplate such an eventuality.”

Posted May 3, 2012 | 4 comments

Egypt in Bible Prophecy

John Ross Schroeder

The key Middle Eastern prophecy of Daniel 11 clearly states that "the land of Egypt shall not escape" the military invasion by the king of the North (verse 42), launched in retaliation to provocation by the leader of an end-time Muslim alliance known as the king of the South (verse 40).

Posted May 3, 2012 | 0 comments

The Middle East: Focus of End-Time Prophecy

John Ross Schroeder

Peter Eddington

The Middle East: Focus of End-Time Prophecy

We often see the Middle East catapulted to the forefront of news programs around the world. Even faraway nations are deeply affected by what happens in this volatile region. You need to understand what has been prophesied to occur there and why.

Posted May 2, 2012 | 6 comments

The Crucial Human Element in the Current Crisis

Good News Editor

Human beings make up nations and national groups. And human leaders inevitably possess highly individual personalities, legacies and backgrounds. To imagine that these factors never influence even crucial national decision-making would be highly unrealistic.

Posted April 30, 2012 | 0 comments

What Would a Nuclear Iran Mean for the World?

John Ross Schroeder

While politicians and pundits debate what to do about the matter, Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, threatening Israel and the world. How does the Bible guide us in understanding Middle Eastern events and gaining a proper global perspective?

Posted April 30, 2012 | 1 comments

Current Events & Trends: How high could gas prices rise?

Jerold Aust

John Ross Schroeder

Nations can and do use oil as a weapon.

Posted March 18, 2012 | 0 comments

Rational Thinking?

A blog post by Darris McNeely

CBS News' 60 Minutes last night ran an interview with former Mossad chief Meir Dagan. Mr. Dagan said, "The regime in Iran is a very rational regime."

Posted March 12, 2012 | 0 comments

Iran Develops Nuclear Fuel

Darris McNeely

Steve Myers

Iran moves relentlessly closer to producing a nuclear weapon. They mean what they say.

Posted February 16, 2012 | 5 comments

Videos in Middle East

The Coming King of the South

Bible prophecy keenly describes impending Middle East turmoil that will provoke an ominous, end time global crisis.

America: On the Hinge of History

America and the world continue to face rapid, stressful change. Will you be prepared for what's ahead or be caught unaware?

Middle East Sermons

Seven Unfulfilled Prophecies

Presented by Melvin Rhodes

There are seven prophecies that could not have transpired until the last 58 years. They all must take place before Jesus Christ returns. Do you know what they are?

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Posted November 4, 2006 | 2 comments | Transcript Included

Monumental Battle for Control of the World

Presented by Peter Eddington

We need to understand what's prophesied to happen in the Middle East because events there are destined to effect the lives of everyone around the world including us here.

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Posted July 22, 2011 | 5 comments | Transcript Included