"Then You Shall Know That I Am The Lord" - Part Four

Ezekiel Chapters 38 and 39 are entitled "Attack By Gog" and describe a future war that will take place in Israel. We will be dedicating a number of messages studying these chapters as they can be challenging to understand. Also, we will study them attempting to determine why The Lord says repeatedly "Then You Shall Know That I Am The Lord." 

Ezekiel 38:1-16 illustrates Jehovah God speaking to a person called Gog from the Land of Magog. It is believed Gog is the leader of Russia. Our Lord is calling on Gog to lead a coalition of nations including Iran, Ethiopia, Libya, Turkey and Germany who will invade Israel. They will invade the Mountains of Israel that have been populated by Jews who have moved back to Israel. 

Ezekiel 38:10,11 show God continuing to speak to Gog, "Thus says The Lord God; 'On that day it shall come to pass that thoughts will arise in your mind and you will make an evil plan; you will say, I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will go to a peaceful people.'"

These verses are challenging to understand regarding the timing of this invasion. Please notice it will take place when Israel is at peace with "Unwalled Villages." As a result, this war will not take place any time soon. Current events in Israel reveal uneasiness and tensions realizing terror attacks are a constant threat plus the possibility of rocket attacks from Gaza at any time. Also, a wall divides Israel proper from Judea and Samaria. A strong possible time of this war is during the Tribulation Period when many Israelis believe the Anti-Christ is bringing peace to Israel.

Ezekiel 38:14-16 says, "Therefore, Son of man, prophesy and say to Gog, 'Thus says The Lord God; on that day when My People Israel dwell safely, will you not know it? Then you will come from your place out of the far North . . . You will come up against My People Israel like a cloud, to cover the land.'" In conclusion, note the following in these verses:

Gog And His Army Come From The North - Verse 15

Israel Is Living In Safety - Verse 14

Gog And His Army Cover The Land - Verse 16

This Event Will Happen In Latter Days - Verse 16

We believe the most important and intriguing statement Jehovah God says in Ezekiel 38 is at the end of verse 16 when He says:

"So That The Nations May Know Me"

Is Jehovah God saying He will bring about this war So That The Nations Will Know Him? Stay Tuned!

Many Blessings To You Now And Always,

Frank