The document discusses the history of the Jewish people and nation of Israel, arguing that Israel's continued existence and prosperity over thousands of years despite being scattered and persecuted is living proof that God exists. It outlines major events and time periods in Jewish history from Abraham to the founding of modern Israel in 1948. The document asserts that Israel's survival fulfills biblical prophecies and signifies that God is in control of events, and will one day establish his kingdom on Earth with Jesus reigning from Jerusalem. It concludes by asking the reader what they will do in light of this living proof of God's existence and plans.

1. Israel – Living Proof there is a
God
Laindon –
20th November
2011

2. A time to think…
• The foundation of our thoughts
• The history of the Jews
• Israel an amazing phenomenon
• What does this all mean?
• Where does it leave us?
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3. Jews – God’s chosen people
“For thou [the Children of Israel] art
an holy people unto the Lord thy
God: the Lord thy God hath chosen
thee to be a special people unto
himself, above all people that are
upon the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 7:6
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4. A man called Abraham
2041 4052
B
C
A
D
2011 TODAY
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5. Slaves in Egypt
1750 3761
B
C
A
D
2011 TODAY
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6. The Exodus
1626 3637
B
C
A
D
2011 TODAY
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7. Conquerors in Canaan
1586 3597
B
C
A
D
2011 TODAY
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8. Kingdom of Israel
1106 3117
B
C
A
D
2011 TODAY
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9. Israel in exile and a
vassal state
B
C
593 2604
A
D
2011 TODAY
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10. The Jews banished
B
C
1941/
70/135
1876
A
D
2011 TODAY
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11. Palestine – empty of Jews
B
C
A
D
1948 63
2011 TODAY
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12. Independent State of
Israel declared
B
C
A
D
1948 63
2011 TODAY
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13. Israel prospering
B
C
A
D
2011 TODAY
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14. Israel’s existence as a
nation
100%
3054 years
4000 years ago 3 2 1 Today
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15. What does this signify?
• Just a truly amazing phenomenon?
• NO, because God has said:
– the Jews are his witnesses
(Isaiah 43:10-12)
– they will never be destroyed
(Jeremiah 30:11)
– though scattered they will be
regathered to their land
(Ezekiel 38:8)
– this will occur in the last days
(Luke 21:24)
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16. What more does it tell us?
• God is in control (Daniel 2:20-22)
• Israel will be converted
(Zechariah 12:10)
• He will establish His Kingdom on
earth
(Revelation 5:9-10)
• Jesus will reign from Jerusalem
(Luke 1:31-33)
• We can be in that Kingdom
(Acts 14:21-22)
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17. The living proof…
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18. What are you going to do?
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