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A Tour of Israel

7.4 Let’s Practice…

1. Why did Jesus center His ministry in Galilee, rather than in Judea?

2. Describe the makeup of the Sanhedrin:

3. Why could the Sanhedrin NOT crucify Jesus without the help of Rome?

4. When did Israel finally become a nation again after 3500 years?

5. Why do you suppose so many Palestinians and Syrians are holding sever grudges toward the country
of Israel?

6. What was the war called that gave Israel so much more territory and control?

7. Israel ranks among the top ______________ nations in the world economically.

7.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: Do you pray for Israel? You know, every nation around them has sworn to destroy
them off the face of the planet. They are constantly under attack physically and politically. We
need to pray, as God has commanded us, for the Peace of Jerusalem and that God would bring
light to those who live there. They need to recognize their Messiah, who came to give them
peace. Take some time now and pray for the tiny little nation of Israel…

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