Jerusalem's Story

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0018dfc3.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Olive Roots"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="025565d0.png" border=0 width="86" height="93" ALT="Bitmap Image" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="jerstory1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jerusalems Story 1"><U><B>Jerusalem's Story 1</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="jerstory2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jerusalems Story 2"><U><B>Jerusalem's Story 2</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=115 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0028dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <B>Olive Roots</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=365 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0028dfc3.jpg"> <div> <B>Jerusalem's Story</B></div> <div> <B>A series of home group studies: </B></div> <div> <I>These pages contain sample extracts form:</I></div> <div> <I>Jerusalem's Story</I></div> <div> <I>A series of seven Bible studies for individuals of groups.</I></div> <div> <I>Published by Olive Press: St Albans, 1998</I></div> <div> <I>ISBN 0-904054-16-0</I></div> <div> <I>52 Pages</I></div> <div> <I>RRP: £2.99</I></div> <div> <I>For ordering information contact </I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:oliveroots@hodsons.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:oliveroots@hodsons.org"><U><B>Olive Roots</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Introduction</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Welcome to our seven studies on the theme of Jerusalem. What is Jerusalem's story? How has the life of this city interwoven with the great moves of history, and with the work of Jesus?</div> <bR> <div> The origins of Jerusalem are lost among the ancient peoples of the Middle East. The Bible first alludes to it in the story of Abraham, when he is visited by Melchizedek,<I>  </I>King of Salem or King of peace. It is ironic that a city that has experienced so much war, and has been destroyed so many times, actually contains peace in its name. Understanding Jerusalem's history can give us a key to the Bible, and help us to understand God working in our own lives today.</div> <bR> <div> This book covers a seven week period and is primarily designed to be used in a weekly home study group or house group, though it would also be appropriate for individual study or for church mid-week meetings. Each study looks at both biblical and contemporary themes in an effort to link the Bible, history and issues affecting us today.  The scope of these studies is vast, and a further study section has been included if groups wish to go deeper into any of the themes. Some groups may like to distribute different parts of this section to different members, who could each bring a summary to the following study. If the group would like to meet over a longer period it would be possible to alternate between weeks concentrating on the seven studies and weeks sharing the home study of the further study themes.</div> <bR> <div> Each study has ideas for prayer and also a theme for a meditation. Christians from some traditions will be familiar with this - others may not find it helpful. Group leaders are encouraged to select from the studies what will be most appropriate for their group. There are also music suggestions to use with  your group, if appropriate.</div> <bR> <div> It was decided to make this a Bible study course and therefore the later history of Jerusalem has only been alluded to. Jerusalem's story over the last two thousand years has been no less dramatic and painful than its biblical history. An appendix has been added giving the key dates in the later history of the city. There are also some suggestions for additional reading in the bibliography.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Table of Contents</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Study 1     <B><U>Mount Moriah</U></B></div> <div>           Abraham and Melchizedek</div> <div>           Isaac</div> <div>           The site for the Temple</div> <bR> <div> Study 2     <B><U>Mount Zion</U></B></div> <div>           David's City</div> <div>           Building the Temple</div> <bR> <div> Study 3     <B><U>City of Sorrow</U></B></div> <div>           City destroyed</div> <div>           Exile in Babylon</div> <bR> <div> Study 4     <B><U>City of Hope</U></B></div> <div>           Rebuilding the walls</div> <div>           Nehemiah</div> <div>           Feast of Dedication</div> <bR> <div> Study 5     <B><U>Mount of Olives</U></B></div> <div>           Jesus and Jerusalem</div> <bR> <div> Study 6     <B><U>City of Promise</U></B></div> <div>           The early Church</div> <bR> <div> Study 7     <B><U>City of Gold</U></B></div> <div>           The New Jerusalem</div> <bR> <div> Appendix 1:      <B><U>Leaders Notes</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Appendix 2:     <B><U>Music suggestions</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Appendix 3:     <B><U>Key dates in the history of Jerusalem</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>