—History IS Relevant— The creation of Israel was a declaration to all people: There is a God, and He has not stepped away from that land! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the recent history of Israel and the Middle East. Using maps, he explains the lay of the land, the contested borders, civil wars, and the people who live in each area. He explains how geography plays into what’s happening today. Many of the countries in the Middle East are fairly new, but the cultural battles— and the hatred of the Jewish people— stretch throughout history. As we see that hatred rising again, Pastor Allen helps us recognize how today’s events relate to the Bible, our faith, and our assignments.