Epicenter Study Guide » (Study Guid)

The politics of the Middle East can be murky and confusing. But one thing is increasingly certain: The eyes of the nations are riveted upon Israel and her neighbors, the epicenter of the momentous events shaking our world and shaping our future. What does the future hold? How will it affect your world? The Epicenter Study Guide can be used along with Joel Rosenberg's best-selling book Epicenter as well as the Epicenter DVD to help de mystify the events happening around the world. This study guide is designed to facilitate group discussion but can also be used for individual study. The study guide is divided into chapters to correlate with the chapters in Epicenter. You'll find helpful excerpts and Scripture references. The guide provides an easy-to-use workbook format that allows you to write directly in the book plus offers additional space for study notes.

Welcome to the Epicenter     v
Introduction: All Eyes on the Epicenter     ix
Understanding God's Heart for the Epicenter     1
Predicting the Future     5
The Genesis of Jihad     8
Connecting the Dots     11
Setting the Stage: Part I     15
The Third Lens     20
Future Headline: Israel Discovers Massive Reserves of Oil, Gas     23
Future Headline: Treaties and Truces Leave Israelis More Secure than Ever Before     25
Setting the Stage: Part II     27
Future Headline: A Czar Rises in Russia, Raising Fears of a New Cold War     31
Future Headline: Kremlin Joins "Axis of Evil," Forms Military Alliance with Iran     35
Future Headline: Moscow Extends Military Alliance to Include Arab, Islamic World     38
Using the Third Lens: Part I     41
Future Headline: Global Tensions Soar as Russia Targets Israel     49
Future Headline: New War Erupts in Middle East as Earthquakes, Pandemics Hit Europe, Africa, Asia     52
Future Headline: Iraq Emerges from Chaos as Region's Wealthiest Country     56
Using the Third Lens: Part II     59
Future Headline: Jews Build Third Temple in Jerusalem     66
Future Headline: Muslims Turn to Christ in RecordNumbers     69
Tracking the Tremors     73
Closing Personal Note     81
Prayer Journal     83
Bible Prophecy and Your Spiritual Journey     85
Acknowledgments     89
Suggested Reading     91