Wednesday, February 4, 2009

ABI Class Update 2-4-09

Last night's class was real blessing. There was a sweet spirit and the attendance was close to a record. I want to extend a special welcome to all who were first timers.

If you were not able to attend we missed you and its our prayer that you will be able to attend on the 17th, because we will not meet on the 10th. It would be greatly appreciated if you will pass the word that we will not meet next Tuesday.

Last night's study focused on the rebirth of Israel. Luke 21:
29 - And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
30 - When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
31 - So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
32 - Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
33 - Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

If you do a search for maps prior to World War I you will not find a number of the countries that are now located in the Middle East. When the Ottoman Empire aliened with the Germany, and when Germany lost the war the empire was broken up and occupied by the opposing powers. Great Britain received the territory that we refer to as the Holy Land.

Our study was an in-depth study of Israel, the fig tree, and these surrounding Arab nations, trees. I plan to continue this study on the 17th. I hope to see you then.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Preacher we had over 80! Class was great, thanks for teaching us!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful teaching! I would enjoy watching the video many more times. There was so much to learn. Thank you for sharing it with us.