In a number of places, the Old Testament prophets speak of all the nations surrounding Israel making war against her.

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In the past one hundred twenty-five years, the desolate lands under Turkish (Ottoman) rule have emerged as independent nations states.

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Israel emerged when the Ottoman Empire dried up – and so did Arab nations on her borders that are predominantly Islamic.

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The focus this month is on those surrounding nations and their roles in God’s plan.

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May the studies of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt stimulate us in our understanding of the outworking of God’s plan.

May it be our Father’s will soon to send His son to complete the plan, to execute His judgments in the earth, and to establish the glorious kingdom of God.