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4. Why is the location of Israel so significant when it comes to world powers and travel in historic days?
5. How did God use the Assyrians to accomplish His will for Israel?
6. How did God use Alexander’s conquests to prepare the world for the coming Messiah?
7. Why did God put Israel in the “center of the world?”
Let’s get Personal…
Activity: God promised Israel that through them, He would bless all the nations of the world. And of
course, He did. He sent a Messiah who paid the penalty for all men’s sins. What bigger blessing could
there be? As followers of Christ, we are called to be a blessing to others, just like Israel’s calling to bless
the world. Describe ways you are a blessing to others:
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