Jerusalem has known precious little peace in its long history. People call it the holy city, but does God view it that way now? What does He say about the future of this disputed capital and religious center?
by Jerold W. Aust
Few in number and surrounded by tens of millions of Arabs, the Israelis are truly the underdog. Americans love the underdog. They love Israel because of the great odds set against it and because it has fought valiantly against great odds and has won, decisively. Israelis are a gutsy people. But that's not the only reason Americans love Israel.
There's a hidden reason Americans love Israel, and both countries appear not to know this: They are brothers. Sounds strange, I know. But extensive, careful research of biblical promises, prophecies and history shows that Israel, Britain and America must be brothers, emerging from the ancient 12 tribes of Israel (Genesis 49). Our free booklet The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy can illuminate this for you.
Israel's 60th anniversary
The small but mighty nation of Israel will celebrate its 60th anniversary (1948-2008) this May, rising from the ashes of persecution, relentlessly threatened by terrorists and constantly plagued by wars and threats of war. Most Christians and Jews believe that God restored the Jews to their homeland.
Jerusalem is not like other notable cities of the world. It sits on a hill surrounded by other hills. No river runs near Jerusalem nor a major highway, and there is no port to access the shipping lanes. Jerusalem pipes in water from the Sea of Galilee.
Yet Jerusalem (population 732,000) is considered by many to be the most important city on earth. Many view Jerusalem as the holy city. But does God view modern Jerusalem that way today?
