With so much happening in the Middle East, it is easy to get confused by the details. With this in mind, this presentation will provide you with the "Cliff" notes version of everything that is taking place. Let's take a look at the history of Egypt along with current events, and you will see a pattern unfolding in this war-torn area.

1. Egypt
Sunni Islam
President: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

2. The Arab Republic of
Egypt is
transcontinental with a
land bridge formed by
the Sinai Peninsula
between Africa & Asia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt

3. Egypt is Bordered by
the Gaza Strip, Israel,
the Gulf of Aqaba,
the Red Sea, Sudan,
& Libya.

4. Egypt is one of the
world’s first nation
states.

5. Egypt was Islamized
due to the Islamic
conquests of the 7th
century.

6. The majority of Egyptians live near the Nile River.

7. The Arab Spring of 2011 brought the ousting of longtime President
Mubarak, & the rise & fall of the Muslim brotherhood.

8. The legal system is based on Islamic & civil law. Marriage, divorce,
& child custody is governed by Sharia.

9. Ranked the 5th worst country in the world for Religious Freedom.
Coptic Christians face intense persecution.

10. Egypt is Predominantly Sunni Muslim.
Shiites- 1-2 million Salafis (ultra conservatives)- 5-6 million

11. The U.S Council on
Foreign Relations
has warned of
increased political
instability in Egypt.
http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/egypt-prone-more-political-instability-us-council-foreign-
relations

12. Egypt has joined
other Sunni
countries in
condemning the
attacks on Saudi
Arabia’s diplomats
in Iran.
http://en.starafrica.com/news/egypt-condemns-attacks-on-saudi-diplomatic-premises-in-iran.html

13. Egypt has sent an
ambassador to
Israel after 3 years
of vacancy.
http://egyptianstreets.com/2016/01/03/egypt-returns-ambassador-to-israel-after-three-years-of-vacancy/
Hazem Khairat arrived in Tel Aviv on Friday.

14. Is Egypt mentioned in the Biblical
text?

15. Egypt is
mentioned
over 600 times
in the NIV
version of the
Bible!

16. Egypt (Mizraim) is the grandson of ol’ Noah through the line of his
son, Ham. (Genesis 6)
Egypt enslaved the sons of Israel (Exodus)

17. For a short time,
Egypt was a refuge
for Jesus & his
family.

18. Egypt in the End Times:
He (the Antichrist) will extend his power over
many countries; Egypt will not escape. He
(the Antichrist) will gain control of the
treasures of gold and silver and all the riches
of Egypt, with the Libyans and Cushites
(Ethiopians) in submission.
Daniel 11:42-43

19. A Future Highway:
In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria
(Iraq), and the Assyrian will come into Egypt and the
Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians will serve with the
Assyrians. In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt
and Assyria; a blessing in the midst of the land, whom the
LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, "Blessed is Egypt My
people, and Assyria (Iraq) the work of My hands, and Israel
My inheritance.“
Isaiah 19:23-25

20. Keep Your Eyes on
the Middle East

21. For More Info Visit:
www.rebuildwasteplaces.com