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The Famous Mountains of God
Title The Famous Mountains of God
Summary The “Famous Mountains of God” are booklets, which explain the work of God on some important mountains in the Middle East as recorded in the Bible. These booklets are written in a simple language and are directed to the youth.
Title Summary
1- The Mountain of Deliverance: Ararat This mountain is associated with the Ark of Noah, when this Ark rested on one of the peaks of Ararat. Read online PDF
2- The Mountain of Testing: Moriah This is the mountain where God tested Abraham’s faith and loyalty. God asked Abraham to take Isaac, his beloved son, and offer him as a holy sacrifice. God saved Isaac by a ram and blessed Abraham for his faithfulness. Read online PDF
3- The Mountain of the Ten commandments: Sinai Sinai is the mountain where God gave the Law to His faithful prophet Moses, who saved his people out from Egypt. Read online PDF
4- The Mountain of Decision: Carmel The importance of this mountain is associated with Elijah’s contest against the four hundred prophets of Baal in the days of Ahab the king. God answered Elijah’s prayer and His fire burned the sacrifice. Then the people shouted: “The Lord is God! The Lord is God!” Read online PDF
5- The Mountain of Temptation This is a desolate place in the desert where Jesus, after forty days of fasting, was tempted by the devil. Jesus did not submit to Satan’s temptations, but defeated the devil in spite of all his tricks. Read online PDF
6- The Mountain of Beatitudes This is the mountain where Jesus taught his disciples the basic Christian teachings, conduct and ethics. The Beatitudes are known as, “The Sermon on the Mount.” Read online PDF
7- The Mountain of Transfiguration: Hermon This is the mountain where the Transfiguration of Jesus took place. Jesus appeared in His heavenly glory to the three disciples: Peter, James and John, who accompanied Him to this mountain; and suddenly two prophets, Moses and Elijah, appeared in brightness and glory beside Jesus. Read online PDF
8- The Mountain of Redemption: Golgotha Golgotha (a skull) is the place where Jesus Christ was crucified to save us from our sins. And He, Jesus, is our redeemer. Read online PDF
9- The Mountain of Ascension: Mount of Olives This booklet describes the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven after His resurrection, in the presence of the disciples. It also tells about the command of Jesus to them to be His witnesses and to preach the Gospel to all nations. Read online PDF