The 17th chapter of Isaiah is a stern warning to Damascus, the capital city of modern-day Syria. Before we look at the prophecy, though, let’s consider some of Syria’s allies. Go to Prophecy News Watch, The Jerusalem Post, or Haaretz.com and search for “Syria.” Read at least 2 or 3 recent articles then respond below. According …
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A Brief Look at the Qur’an and Muslim Sects
Welcome back, friends! Yesterday we launched week 7 of our study together by looking at the rise of Islam and its prophet Muhammad. Today, we'll continue our study by taking a brief look at the Qur'an and Muslim sects. "Qur'an" (Koran) means "recitation," as according to Muslim tradition, Allah recited the Qur'an to the prophet …
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Who is the ISIS Leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
In early-July, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his first appearance to the world as the newly declared caliph (Islamic leader) of ISIS, now known as the Islamic State (or simply “IS”). According to IS spokesman, Abu Mohammad al-Adnani, “The Islamic State decided to establish an Islamic caliphate and to designate a caliph for the state of …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 