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.

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Current Events & Trends

An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the March/April 2021 issue of Beyond Today.
Beyond Today -- The Middle East in Prophecy
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The Middle East in Prophecy

Discover how and why events in that region of the world are destined to affect the lives of every person on earth.
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North-South Struggle for the Middle East

The King of the North and the King of the South--who are they and what is their upcoming role in Bible prophecy? We'll first examine biblical history to obtain important background information in order to understand what will take place…
Beyond Today -- Mideast Family Feud
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Mideast Family Feud

Ever watch families fight? It isn’t pretty. But this family clash threatens world stability. Learn why and what you can do!
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"The War to End All Wars"

On the 100th anniversary marking the end of World War I, we still see a world mired in conflict and often on the brink of even greater war. Many of today’s problems can be traced to that conflict. If we...
The Damascus Gate in Jerusalem.
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Bible Prophecy and You

What does Bible prophecy tell us about the future of the Middle East? Will this troubled area ever see peace? If so, how will it come about?
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Who Are the Palestinians?

The Israeli Jews are regularly accused of invading and occupying land that is not theirs—the land of Palestine that purportedly belongs to the indigenous Palestinian people. But just who are the Palestinians? Is the land theirs? What is the truth?
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, U.S. President Bill Clinton and Yasser Arafat at the Oslo I Accord signing in 1993.
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Current Events & Trends

An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the May/June 2018 issue of Beyond Today.
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Empires on the Rise

Will China overtake America and become a world empire? Will Russia restore the former might of the Soviet Union? Will Iran’s efforts to dominate the Middle East reclaim the ancient glory of the Persian Empire? And what about Europe–will it...
Photo illustration of missiles, the North Korean flag and the United States flag.
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Current Events & Trends

An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2017 issue of Beyond Today.
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