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    [identified in the same article as clearly being C.T.Russell] on earth to represent him." {WR 1906 3811} [Article written by Mrs. C.T.Russell] 1878 "Be not surprised, then, when in subsequent chapters we present proofs that the setting up of the Kingdom of God is already begun, that it is pointed out in prophecy as due to begin the exercise of power in A.D. 1878, and that the 'battle of the great day of God Almighty ' (Rev. 16:14), which will end .. with the complete overthrow of the earth 's present

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    principle place where compound urban centers developed. Nevertheless, the account of “Mesopotamia is inseparably tied to the larger region which constitutes the contemporary nations of Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, the Gulf Skates, Lebanon, and Israel” (Hunt 23). The greater Mesopotamia is often termed as Near East or simply the Middle East. The history of prehistorically Near East is very complicated and the names of locations and rulers are mostly difficult to read, spell, and even pronounce

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    best known as Israel’s national poet. Amichai was born in Germany and at the age of 11, fled to Mandate Palestine (modern day Israel) because of the Holocaust. During much of his adult lifetime, there was a lot of trouble and unsettlement between the Jews and the Arabs- Arab-Israeli War and in addition, he fought in four wars. Worried about the wars, the state of Israel and language was quite important to him, and we know this is true because he said he “belonged” to Jerusalem. His works typically

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    Israel, due to the great rivalries it has created throughout the short time it has even been legitimized as its own nation, proves to have only been around since World War 2. After the war in 1948, Israel proved itself to be considered legitimate by the United Nations. Taken under siege by multiple nations in the Middle East after being found legitimate, Israel proved itself to be in need of allies in order to ever sustain. Many countries even today refuse to see legitimacy of the nation of Israel

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    Jonathan Gogol Jim Dumke Intro. OT Exegesis #2 Jeremiah 31:23-40 This particular section of the book of Jeremiah talks about a revelation from Yahweh that entails a promise of a “new covenant” for His people Israel; one that would enable them to fully know and follow Yahweh and his commands. This vision of consolation comes despite Israel’s consistent unfaithfulness to Yahweh, and also at a time when the people are truly suffering; by way of the destruction of their land by the hands of

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    one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord your God said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler” (1 Chronicles 11:2, New International Version). While Saul was in fact the first King of Israel, God had anointed David and chose him to follow Saul as king of Israel because he was a true leader. “David was a fighter, courageous and skillful in battle (Clowney 2013, p149). Through grace and honor for the Lord, David would lead Israel with a spirit

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    Saul And David

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    The relationship between David and Saul, portrayed from 1 Samuel 16 through 2 Samuel 12, is a dynamic relationship. In the beginning, David submitted himself to Saul, serving him, protecting him from evil spirits. David grew to love Saul deeply, and in turn, the two had a reciprocated respect. However, as David grew in popularity after defeating Goliath, Saul became jealous of David. That jealousy transformed into the fear of David, and that began Saul’s pursuit for David’s death. In the end, Saul

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    1. Data: There are 14 million Jews Worldwide. About 40.5 percent is in America, 40.2 percent in Israel, and less than 5 percent live in France, Canada, United Kingdom, Russia, and Argentina. The rank of this religion is 12. This religion is decreasing in a very fast rate. In America, it is predicted in the next 80 years, the Jewish population would decline by one-third to 3.8 million. People can become a jew if they drop all other religious views, and embrace the jewish culture. This is easier said

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    indicate that he is alive today and will play a vital role in the final events of Earth’s history. Many bible scholars take the position that the antichrist being a confederacy of ten nations. “The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings. He will speak against the Most High and oppress His holy people and try to change the set times and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into

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    Introduction Throughout the history of the world, God has been working to bring humanity back to him. Due to the loss of constant communion in the fall, God set forth multiple promises to eventually establish his eternal Kingdom, the New Testament, is the culmination of these promises. The Gospels are the most specific in how Jesus Christ fulfilled the covenants God made with Abraham and David. More importantly he is the fulfillment of the new covenant, which washes away sin and brings humanity back

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