October 7, 2023. Some 3000 Hamas-led terrorists rammed through Israel’s southern border. They fired more than 3,000 rockets, killed 1200 Israelis, and took 250 hostages back to Gaza.  Unthinkably, the barbaric invasion of Israel set off a global spike in antisemitism. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll ponder “Shadows of October,” a probing film with profound questions.

October 7, 2023. Some 3000 Hamas-led terrorists rammed through Israel&rsquo;s southern border. They fired more than 3,000 rockets, killed 1200 Israelis, and took 250 hostages back to Gaza.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unthinkably, the barbaric invasion of Israel set off a global spike in antisemitism. This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll ponder &ldquo;Shadows of October,&rdquo; a probing film with profound questions.

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Does the Middle East seem like a confusing, complex tapestry of people and events? For a unique biblical perspective, join Dr. Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book. Every week this gifted team brings you terrific stories of God at work as they explore biblical, archaeological, and prophetic events. Enjoy great guests, intriguing listener questions, and more!

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Does the Middle East seem like a confusing, complex tapestry of people and events? For a unique biblical perspective, join Dr. Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book. Every week this gifted team brings you terrific stories of God at work as they explore biblical, archaeological, and prophetic events. Enjoy great guests, intriguing listener questions, and more!
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Shadows of October

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He was the most beautiful of all the angels and the most exalted beneath God. Yet at some point, he determined to be exalted ABOVE God. That’s when the battle began. What was it like—when Lucifer fell? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll take a biblical look at…“The Battle for Heaven and Earth.” 

He was the most beautiful of all the angels and the most exalted beneath God. Yet at some point, he determined to be exalted ABOVE God. That&rsquo;s when the battle began. What was it like&mdash;when Lucifer fell? This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll take a biblical look at&hellip;&ldquo;The Battle for Heaven and Earth.&rdquo;&nbsp;

The Battle for Heaven and Earth

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It’s been three years since the Hamas massacre in Israel. But the global spike in antisemitism is more than disheartening—it’s sickening!  Bottom line: the world has simply not learned the lessons we should have. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll explore “What we didn’t learn from October 7.” Plus…Bible questions and answers, a devotional from Charlie Dyer—and all the latest headlines from the Middle East.

It&rsquo;s been three years since the Hamas massacre in Israel. But the global spike in antisemitism is more than disheartening&mdash;it&rsquo;s sickening!&nbsp; Bottom line: the world has simply not learned the lessons we should have. This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll explore &ldquo;What we didn&rsquo;t learn from October 7.&rdquo; Plus&hellip;Bible questions and answers, a devotional from Charlie Dyer&mdash;and all the latest headlines from the Middle East.

What we didn’t learn from October 7

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  She and her family have seen four different wars against Israel. Most recently, she survived a bombing from Iran. This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll see what war is really like…from someone who’s “been there and been there and been there.”  Plus, you’ll get a complete look at the top stories from the Middle East and find answers to some great Bible questions. All on The Land and the Book.

She and her family have seen four different wars against Israel. Most recently, she survived a bombing from Iran. This week on The Land and the Book, you&rsquo;ll see what war is really like&hellip;from someone who&rsquo;s &ldquo;been there and been there and been there.&rdquo;&nbsp; Plus, you&rsquo;ll get a complete look at the top stories from the Middle East and find answers to some great Bible questions. All on The Land and the Book.

A Life Disrupted by Terror

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