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Understanding Prophecy Through Lives of Those Living in the Holy Land

“Ray Bentley shares insights that are jaw-dropping, eye-popping, and mind-blowing! Read this amazing book and get ready for your mind to expand with new thoughts, your heart to enfold God's people, your eyes to glimpse God's plan, and your faith to soar in worship. My applause! This is a very worthwhile read!” —ANNE GRAHAM LOTZ, speaker, author of The Magnificent Obsession: Embracing the God-Filled Life

The study of Biblical prophecy is intended to be more personal and dynamic than a detached academic reading of Old Testament prophets, according to Ray Bentley, author of The Holy Land Key: Unlocking End-Times Prophecy Though the Lives of God’s People in Israel (WaterBrook Press, February 18, 2014). Bentley teaches that propehcy is to be lived out by connecting with it through our lives and those living in Israel today.

“By getting to know people who live in the Holy Land (Jews, Christians, Israeli Arabs and Palestinians), we are drawn into more than just the facts of prophecy,” Bentley writes. “We go beyond end-times theories and encounter the people who are involved in the fulfillment of prophecy.”

Bentley, senior pastor of Maranatha Chapel near San Diego and long-time Christian advocate for Israel, believes looking at Israel reveals God’s intentions for the world. In The Holy Land Key, he introduces contemporary Israelis, from national leaders to ordinary citizens, who are answering God’s calling.

“Many of the signposts we have missed in our past study of prophecy come clearly into view only when we study Scripture in tandem with committed Israelis,” says Bentley. Blending history with biblical passages and fascinating personal experiences, Bentley shares stories of his friendship and encounters with:

• Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel

• Ron Nachman, mayor of the West Bank town of Ariel

• Tass Saada, former Palestinian terrorist

• Botrus Mansour, an Arab Christian and developer of Nazareth Village

• Joel Rosenberg, bestselling author and founder of The Joshua Fund

In addition to looking at the connection between prophecy and modern Israel, Bentley offers intriguing insights into the signs of God’s plans that can be found by looking at the patterns in creation, religious traditions and science. For instance, he examines:

• The potential importance of 2014 and 2015 within the prophetic story

• The story told in the heavens through the zodiac symbols

• How time is measured through the Jewish calendar

• How NASA research into Blood Moons clarifies prophecy

• The significance of seasons, religious observations and political developments

Bentley teaches that signs in the heavens, the testimony of history, the timing of religious observances and other natural occurrences all point to the return of the promised Messiah. “Ultimately, they point to Israel’s destiny and to the destiny of humanity,” he says.

After taking readers on a tour of the people, places and events behind the present day prophecy story, Bentley encourages and explains how American Christians can and should step into the story for themselves.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ray Bentley is senior pastor of Maranatha Chapel near San Diego, Calif., which he founded in 1984. The congregation has 7,000 in weekly attendance. He is a graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College. In recent years, Bentley has taken opportunities to preach at a Billy Graham sponsored crusade in India, as well as other outreaches in England, Scotland, Australia, Ireland, Africa, China, and the Philippines.  He also hosts the national “Maranatha Radio” daily broadcast. Ray and his wife Vicki live in Escondido, Calif.

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PRAISE FOR THE HOLY LAND KEY:

“Ray Bentley has immersed himself in the land of the Book and the people of the land. His challenge to not only study prophecy, but also to live it, rings with the clarity of a bell. He makes an ancient subject come alive, and I found this book riveting and convicting and moving.”

—Jerry B. Jenkins, New York Times best-selling author of the Left Behind series

“In The Holy Land Key, Ray Bentley ties together history, current events, prophecy, Israel’s feasts and festivals, and the progress of the gospel among Jews and Arabs. Ray also explains the mystery of the Messiah’s return, which God laid out for us to see through dramatic signs in the heavens. This book will challenge your thinking, fill you with hope, and bless your life.”

—Tom Doyle, vice-president of e3 Partners, author of Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World?

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