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Heartache & Hope

in the Holy Land

July 2018

An Amazing Fact: Israel is the only nation in history
that has been dispossessed three times and yet survived
as a distinct people and nation. Over a timespan of
four thousand years, the Egyptians, Babylonians, and
the Romans overran and scattered her people, yet today,
Israel remains one of the most dynamic, prosperous, and
free nations on earth. Is this coincidence or prophecy?
Sadly, most Israelis today still do not realize that Jesus is
the Messiah, the central figure of their prophecies.

Dear friend,

I must tell you—it’s a strange mix of hope and heartbreak to stand near the
birthplace of the Messiah, to walk streets that virtually ooze with biblical history, and to
know that the vast majority of souls, Jews and Muslims, in the Holy Land are clueless
about Jesus. They simply don’t know that He came to deliver them from an enemy far
greater than Egypt, Babylon, and Rome combined.

That’s why I want to thank you for opening the door for Amazing Facts to share the
everlasting gospel in Israel. The Lord hasn’t given up on our Jewish and Arabic friends
in the Holy Land—in fact, we are reaching some of them even now!
Historic Timing

It was certainly a historic time to be in the Middle East. This year marks Israel’s
70th anniversary as a nation, and the United States just became the first major power
to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. This move sparked deadly Arab protests and
drew loud rebukes from many world leaders, including Pope Francis.

While we never felt we were in immediate danger, the Amazing Facts team could
clearly see robust armed security everywhere and hear fighter jets booming overhead.
Signs repeatedly warned us there were places we shouldn’t go, and our guides even told
us not to take pictures in sensitive security areas.
It’s stunning to me that the faithless act of Abraham’s hasty marriage to Hagar
roughly four thousand years ago is still bearing bitter fruit today.

(over, please)