Israel: God's Holy LandSample

Think About It

1. Through God, the Jewish people beat the odds and defied normal reality by returning to their homeland twice. Be inspired by Israel and imagine what God can do for you in your own life.
2. Israel is an example of one generation working on behalf of the next. What fruits have you enjoyed from the labor of those before you? What seeds might you sow for future generations?
3. In 1867, Mark Twain visited the Holy Land. This is what he saw: “…A desolate country… given over wholly to weeds… a silent mournful expanse… a desolation…” Just a century later, when the Jewish people returned to Israel, the land gave forth its fruit once again, just as the prophets said it would. How does this fact deepen your faith?
4. If you could go back to any time in the Holy Land, which time period in history would you choose and why? What questions would you want to ask the people who lived in that time?
5. What is one thing about Israel that you are grateful for? How might you express your gratitude to God for Israel?
6. History, especially in Israel, is unfolding before our very eyes. How might you be a part of it?

Apply It

1. LEARN ABOUT ISRAEL. Educate yourself about God’s people and His special connection to the land of Israel. (Psalm 32:8; John 16:13)
2. BLESS ISRAEL. In Genesis 12:3 God tells us: “I will bless those who bless you.” Those who bless Israel are blessed by God. Consider being a blessing to Israel by contributing your prayers, abilities, or resources. (Genesis 12:3; Galatians 3:8)
3. SPEAK UP FOR ISRAEL. Counter the lies and misconceptions about Israel by spreading the truth about what you have learned about Israel and her history. (Isaiah 62:1; Ephesians 4:25)
4. PRAY FOR ISRAEL. We can never underestimate the power of prayer. Make prayer for Israel part of your daily routine. (Psalm 122:6; James 5:16)
5. RECOGNIZE GOD'S MIRACLES. Whether in your own life or in world events, including events unfolding in Israel, recognize God’s hand and His providence. (Psalm 118:23; Hebrews 2:4)

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