"Then They Shall Know That I Am The Lord" - Part Six

Last week's message showed our Lord God saying "Then They Shall Know That I Am The Lord" after He wins the Battle Of Gog and Magog for His People Israel. This week's message will be the last in this series revealing Jehovah God making this declaration to three different groups of people.

In the beginning of Ezekiel 39, God continues to speak to Gog who is the leader of the nations that will invade Israel. He says in verse 5, "You shall fall on the open field; for I have spoken," says The Lord God. Similar to Ezekiel 38, Jehovah God is declaring that He will win this war for His People.  Then He declares in verse 6 "Then They Shall Know That I Am The Lord." In other words, our Lord is declaring He will win this battle for His People Israel so that their enemies will know that "He Is The Lord."

The second group to which our Lord makes this declaration is the Nations Of The World. Ezekiel 39:7 says, "So I will make My Holy Name known in the midst of My People Israel . . . Then The Nations Shall Know That I Am The Lord, the Holy One in Israel." Jehovah God says He desires to make His name known in Israel. Why is this a desire of The Lord? Verse 7 ends with Jehovah God saying, "Then The Nations Shall Know That I Am The Lord."

At the beginning of this message we explained that our message will show God making His declaration to three different groups. So far we have shown Him making it to the enemies of Israel and to the nations of the world. Who is the third group? Ezekiel 39:21-22 says, "I will set My Glory among the nations; all the nations shall see My judgement which I have executed and My hand which I have laid on them. So The house of Israel shall know that I am The Lord their God from that day forward." Our Lord says He will make His Glory known among the nations so that "The House of Israel will know He is The Lord," Bless His Holy Name!

The last six messages have shown Jehovah God declaring over and over again, "Then They Shall Know That I Am The Lord." Why? We believe Ezekiel 36-39 brings forth a very clear message from our Lord:

He Is The Lord!

He Rules And Reigns As The King Of Kings!

He Rules And Reigns As The Lord Of Lords!

He desires for every person on earth to understand these messages and receive Him as Lord and Savior! If you desire to receive Jesus as your Savior please pray this prayer with me: Jesus, I know I am a sinner; Please forgive me of all of my sins; I believe and declare that Jesus is Lord and God raised Him from the dead; Thank you Jesus for saving my soul. Hallelujah and AMEN!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care,

Frank

"Then They Shall Know That I Am The Lord" - Part Five

We are in the middle of a series of messages entitled "Then They Shall Know That I Am The Lord." We have learned that Jehovah God uses this phrase repeatedly in Ezekiel 36-39. In last week's message we also started studying Ezekiel 38-39 that illustrates the Battle of Gog and Magog showing a collation of nations invading the Mountains of Israel.

Possibly answering why God would allow this war against Israel, Ezekiel 38:17-23 is entitled "Judgement of God." Verse 18 shows the Lord God saying, "And it will come to pass at the same time, when Gog comes against the land of Israel," says The Lord God, "That My fury will show in My face." Remembering that Gog is the leader of the nations that will invade Israel, Jehovah God says when this invasion takes place, "Fury will show in My face." He is going to react to this attack upon His People!

Ezekiel 38:19 says, "For in My jealously and in the fire of My wrath I have spoken: 'Surely in that day there shall be a great earthquake in the land of Israel.'" Jehovah God will bring about a great earthquake in Israel. In reality, verse 20 says this earthquake will be so extensive it will affect all people on earth who will shake at His presence.

What A Mighty God We Serve

What A Mighty God We Serve

Angels Bow Before Him

Heaven And Earth Adore Him

What A Mighty God We Serve

However, Almighty God is not done! He continues to say in Ezekiel 38:21-22, "I will call for a sword against Gog throughout all My mountains . . . And I will bring him to judgement with pestilence and bloodshed."

In conclusion, we raise the question - Why will Jehovah God allow this war to take place and then judge and defeat Israel's enemies:

Then They Shall Know That I Am The Lord . . . Amen And Amen!

May The Lord Bless You Each And Every Day,

Frank   

    

"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        

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

This week's message will use as a source Ezekiel 37 entitled "Vision Of Dry Bones." Ezekiel 36-39 illustrates Jehovah God using the phrase "Then You Shall Know That I Am The Lord" numerous times. In this series we are attempting, with the Lord's assistance, to determine why He uses this phrase?

Ezekiel 37 describes a vision Jehovah God showed to His Son Jesus. Ezekiel 37:1-5 says, "The hand of The Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of The Lord and set me down in the midst of the valley and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around and behold there were very many in the open valley and indeed they were very dry. And He said to me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' So I answered, 'O Lord God, You know.' Again He said to me, 'Prophesy to these bones and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of The Lord!' Thus says The Lord God to these bones; 'surely I will cause breath to enter into you and you shall live.'"

Jehovah God shows Jesus a valley full of dry bones and says to Jesus "Can these bones live?" Jesus replies, "O Lord God, You know." There are numerous interpretations about the identity of the dry bones. The bones could be a person, a church or a nation.

Notice in verse 5 God causes breath to enter these bones. Jehovah God through Jesus can bring a spiritually dead entity back to life. This can only happen through receiving Jesus as ones Lord and Savior. {Romans 10:9} Then in verse 6 our Lord proclaims . . .

"Then You Shall Know That I Am The Lord."

Our Lord then takes this message a step further. In Ezekiel 37:11 He says, "Then He said to me, 'Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, Our bones are dry, our hope is lost and we ourselves are cut off!'" The Lord God responds, "Behold, O My People, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves and bring you into the land of Israel." He will bring them Spiritually to life again and will bring them back to Israel! Hallelujah!

Ezekiel 37:13 explains why our Lord will accomplish this for all people . . .

"Then You Shall Know That I Am The Lord."

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care,

Frank