Review: The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East

A weekend reading review, because Pastors also need a break from heavy theological reading.

Eugene Rogan.  The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East. New York, NY: Basic Books, October 4, 2016. 512 pp.

5 out of 5

Purchase: Amazon

We hear so much of the news about the Middle East today but most people don’t know how World War One and the aftermath after the war has shaped so much of the tension and difficulties geo-politically today.  Would you like to learn more about the history leading up to it?  This book is for you, which focuses on the fall of the Ottoman Empire during World War one.

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Your Marriage and the Church Part 2

Purpose: Today we will see a general principle and five responsibilities your marriage has towards the church so that you serve God through the church as your life style.

1. General Principle: Serve God together as husband and wife
2. Responsibility 1: Disciple others
3. Responsibility 2: Encourage others to serve God
4. Responsibility 3: Host Church and Bible Studies
5. Responsibility 4: Exercise Your Spiritual Gifts
6. Responsibility 5: Counsel others

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