With so much happening in the Middle East, it is easy to get confused by the details. With this in mind, this presentation will provide you with the "Cliff" notes version of everything that is taking place. The island of Cypruys doesn't make the headline news like some of the other Middle Eastern countries, but that doesn't mean that it's less important. Take a look at the history of Cyprus along with current events, and you will see a pattern unfolding in this war-torn area.

1. Cyprus
A Divided Republic
President: Nicos Anastasiades

2. The Republic of Cyprus
is the 3rd largest island
country in the
Mediterranean Sea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus
Located S. of
Turkey, W. of Syria
& Lebanon, N.W. of
Israel, N. of Egypt,
and E. of Greece.

3. Cyprus is strategically
located in the Middle
East. It is a major tourist
destination & has a high
income.

4. Cyprus is a member of
the European Union
since 2004. In 2008, the
Republic of Cyprus
joined the Eurozone.

5. Population

6. Cyprus is comprised
of 2 parts:
The U.N. controlled Green Line provides a buffer between the 2
parts.
59% is governed by the
Republic while the North
is illegally governed by
the self-declared Turkish
Republic.

7. Beginning in 649
A.D., Cyprus
experienced
frequent raids by
Muslim armies.

8. Majority of Greek
Cypriots are Greek
Orthodox

9. Majority of Turkish
Cypriots are Sunni
Muslim

10. Some are hopeful that
a 2016 peace accord
will unite divided
Cyprus after 4 decades
of ethnic division!
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/experts-divided-
cyprus-figure-economics-peace-36027771
Current News:

11. 1. Yes!
2. The NIV version of the Bible, mentions
Cyprus 13 times.
3. The prophets Balaam, Isaiah, Jeremiah, &
Ezekiel all spoke about Cyprus.
4. According to the New Testament book of
Acts, men of Cyprus spread the good news
about Jesus Christ.
Is Cyprus Mentioned in the Biblical text?
https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=cyprus&t=NIV#s=s_primary_0_1

12. Ships will come from the shores of
Cyprus; they will subdue Ashur
(Assyria/Iraq) and Eber (founder of the
Hebrew race), but they too will come
to ruin.
Numbers 24:24
Balaam’s Prophecy Concerning Cyprus:

13. In 2016,
Keep Your
Eyes on the
Middle East

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