Hey guys! Thank you all so much for really applying yourselves in this class! I love you guys, and I really appreciate your hard work.
Optional Assignment: Take a minute to write down something you have learned up to this point. What new perspectives have you considered? What new ideas have you understood? What questions would you love to find answers to? Bring this paper to class and turn it in to me. (Generous vanbucks for this.)
The conflict in Gaza and Israel has garnered international attention, more so than other conflicts that have led to many more deaths. Each side has been constantly bombarded with allegations of genocide. As it is my job to give you the unbiased facts at this time, I will not argue either way right now. I will only give you the definition and let you decide.
STUDY/LEARN
Assignment: Look up the definition of Genocide.
Assignment: Watch this video. Take note of when your country is mentioned because I’m sure a few of you will sign-up first thing.
Assignment: Sign-up for a country here, and find out why that country is involved in this war. (Vanbucks if you sign-up before February 7th.) The countries at the top of the list are directly involved, and as you move down, the countries shift to more support roles. If last class you wanted to be more involved in our debate, choose one of the countries near the top. If you can, don’t sign-up for a country you have been in the past, pick a new one.
KNOW/UNDERSTAND
Assignment: Prepare a brief 1-minute presentation on both what side your country has taken in Gaza. Who do they support, and who do they blame for the massacres. If you can somehow make it interesting and/or fun, then great job. However, I understand that this topic could be difficult to make an interesting presentation out of, even for me. So I’ll say that this is the only class that it will be acceptable to stand up and talk for your presentation.
By the way, you may notice Turkey is in gold and Qatar is green. Turkey is an interesting player. They are technically western aligned by association with NATO, but their current government resembles more of a dictatorship. Qatar has been mediating cease-fires between Israel and Hamas, but many of Hamas’ leaders reside in Qatar. I don’t really know where Turkey and Qatar will fall on this issue, so I will let whoever picks them decide.
Assignment: Take a deeper dive into the reasons why your country feels the way they do. Who are they supporting? Who are they not supporting? I’ve realized, often times countries will take a stance on one issue only because their primary enemy is taking the opposite stance.
To give you a head start on your study, I give you permission to use this Wikipedia article. Find your country, read what their reaction was, and make sure to use the references. If you need any additional resources for your study, make sure to text me at 385-450-0914.
BECOME/SERVE
There are huge prophecies about the last days that will take place in Jerusalem. In the last days many gentile nations will come up to battle against Israel and their leader is called Gog. This massive army will advance to Jerusalem, but they will be stopped by two prophets for three and a half years. I’ll stop there and let you read the rest.
Assignment: Read Ezekiel 38:14-16 & Revelations 11:3-12. I love reading about the last days. God will truly show forth his mighty power in miraculous ways, this story is a prime example of that. I hope you guys will continue to read about these prophecies so that you will know what to expect before our Savior’s triumphant return.
Have fun studying, and I’ll see you in class!
