Syria is an ancient civilization, located on the Mediterranean coast between Turkey and Iraq. Damascus is known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Syria is written about throughout the Bible, both Old and New Testaments. Its people trace their origins back to Noah, as descendants of Shem, Noah’s son. King David of Israel led a successful conquest against Syria and the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites who occupied the land. In New Testament times, Syria became a Roman province. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were […]
Category:Pray for Our World (countries N-Z)
Paul to King Agrippa in Rome: Why should it be thought incredible by you that God raises the dead? – Acts 26:8 I love the character of Paul in the 1st century. He was bold yet humble. He walked the talk. He didn’t waiver, not once. He knew his job, and he wasn’t afraid to change when he first found out he was wrong on that fateful road to Damascus. “Saul, Saul, Why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” So I said, Who are you, Lord, and He said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” – Acts 26:14-15. What a strange thing for Jesus to say.. It is hard for you to kick […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves to share the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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Happy are the feet of those who bring good news! Isaiah 52:7