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Abraham

Pyramid in Egypt.

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel

  • by United Church of God
God can reveal the future. Nowhere is this more evident than in the remarkable prophecies of what would happen to Abraham's descendants through Jacob's offspring, the 12 tribes of Israel.
An elegant inlaid box excavated in Ur in southern Mesopotamia depict daily life in Abraham’s time.

The Sons of Abraham

  • by United Church of God
It's impossible to understand the present Middle East without a knowledge of the three great religions that emanate from the area—Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

A Blessing in Disguise

  • by Darren Henke
Have you ever prayed for help in a trial or difficulty but felt like the situation remained unchanged and your circumstance unimproved?

"Intifada of the Crossings"

  • by Cecil Maranville
Tiny, but forever pivotal to world politics, Israel is struggling with a new intifada, a concerted attack on all the Gaza crossings and one in particular—the crossing at Rafah. The strategic importance of "crossings" is identified in Bible prophecy, only by another name.

Unconditional Surrender

  • by James Cannon
Nearly 60 years ago World War II ended with unconditional surrender. But unconditional surrender is not just for the history books, as it plays a vital part in our relationship with our Savior and conquering King.

Western Thinking About Middle East Misses Key Factor

  • by Cecil Maranville
Say "Middle East" to people in other parts of the world, and they will think in terms of countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, etc. Recent events have forced the average Westerner to become aware of the factor of religious sects within these countries. There is yet another factor about which we need to be aware in order to anticipate future events.

The Biblical Origins of the Arab Peoples

  • by Gary Petty
Why is there so much unrest in the Middle East? Why is there constant strife between the Israelis and Palestinians? The answers to these questions didn't begin with the formation of the state of Israel in 1948. The history of these conflicts goes back 4,000 years and is recorded in a place many people would never think to look-the Bible!
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Illustration of Abraham and Sarah sending Hagar and Ishmael away.

Profiles of Faith: Sarah - A Story of Virtue

  • by Jerold Aust
What follows is a remarkable story of one of the most faithful saints in the history of humanity. Sarah was a fitting partner to Abraham. In this story, Sarah shines as a faithful wife and mother.