This guide – designed to be used with the book A Lasting Peace – will help you grasp the full story and context of what has led to the current conflict in the Middle East ‒ and how we can respond to it. In six lessons, we’ll examine the key Middle East players, the history of Zionism, the groups fomenting Islamic radicalism, and how conditions in the region are currently affecting Jews and Christians. We’ll also look at what the Bible says about how we can bless Israel and work for peace in a region that has been marred for so long by conflict. Each lesson includes questions based directly on the book, topics for discussion, and space for recording your thoughts and answers.