Syria has been in turmoil for many years now. The Civil War has produced thousands upon thousands of casualties as well as displaced refugees throughout the world. What are we to make of what's taking place. Take a look at Syria's history, current events, and a unique Bible prophecy that may be about to unfold in the 21st century!

1. The Syrian
Arab
Republic
Sunni Islam
President: Bashar al-Assad

2. Syria is
located in W.
Asia.
Bordered by Lebanon,
the Mediterranean
Sea, Turkey, Iraq,
Jordan, and Israel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria

3. Population

4. Syria is home to a diverse group: Syrian Arabs, Greeks,
Armenians, Assyrians, Kurds, Circassians, Mandeans, & Turks.
Greek Orthodox Church, Damascus
Syrian Kurds

5. Damascus, Syria’s capital, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the
world!

6. Syria became a
founding member of
the United Nations in
1945.

7. In 1948, Syria
invaded Israel,
along with other
Arab countries, &
attacked Jewish
settlements.

8. Syria joined the 1967
war against Israel &
consequently lost 2/3
of the Golan Heights
to Israel!

9. In 1973, Syria & Egypt initiated the Yom Kippur War with Israel.

10. In 1976 Syria entered Lebanon & for the next 33 years
occupied Lebanon. Syria fought Israel for control of South
Lebanon.

11. In the 1990s,
Syria engaged in
negotiations
with Israel that
ultimately failed.

12. Since 2011, Syria
has been in a
vicious Civil War
after an uprising
against Assad’s
government.
Over 2.1 million
Syrian refugees
have fled Syria!

13. The current military
situation, as of
1/1/16

14. Current Events…

15. On 1/11/16, an
aid truck reached
3 Syrian towns
that have been
under siege for
months!
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/aid-convoys-head-besieged-syria-cities-36209424
People have been living off boiled
water & leaves, but then winter came!

16. Syria’s UN
envoy claims
there is “No
starvation in
Madaya!”
https://news.yahoo.com/syrias-un-envoy-says-no-starvation-madaya-225556719.html
The Syrian Government claims that Al-
Jazeera & Al-Arabiya fabricated these
stories.

17. Russian fighter
jets continue
relentless
airstrikes in
Syria!
http://video.perthnow.com.au/v/426322/Syria-Russian-fighter-jets-continue-relentless-air-campaign-in-
Syria
Russian airstrikes may be hurting
civilians the most!

18. Syrian
terrorists are
still getting
reinforcements
via Turkey!
http://www.reuters.com/article/mideast-crisis-syria-russia-turkey-idUSR4N14H00F20160111
Despite efforts to stop reinforcements,
they continue to be sent regularly from
Turkey.

19. Is Syria in the
Biblical Text?

20. Syria is
mentioned 75
times in the KJV
version of the
Bible!

21. Damascus is
mentioned 60
times in the KJV
version of the
Bible!

22. The Jewish
Apostle Paul was
on his way to
Damascus when
He encountered
Jesus!

23. Keep Your Eyes on
the Middle East

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