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What is this Gog and
Magog stuff.... who & why??
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Biblical Question:
What is
this Gog and Magog stuff.... who & why?? Our Question:
Frank. from Savannah, GA asks: Dear Pastor Reuben, I am really
getting confused. What and/or should I say is Ezekiel talking about in
chapter 38, 39. Just what does it mean? Is Russia really the
invaders of my home land Israel in the last days? Many of my friends tell me I am not to read these
"mysterious" scriptures nor try to figure them out. Why? Are these
important to understand and if so why? Your help and recommendations of
further reading would be appreciated. Frank B. Pastor Reuben's Answer:
Dear Frank, shalom, YES, these
Scriptures are important to us and it is good to seek understanding.
While many, especially in the Jewish community, would say to not read or seek
to understand, I do believe God gave the Scriptures for our edification,
peace, direction, help, understanding of His plan and love. And, most
of all, to assure us and the world of His redemption/salvation plan in His Messiah.
G O G and M A G O G ---- Ezekiel's vision concerning an
attack upon Israel by a violent enemy, Gog and Magog,
occupies two chapters (38-39). The prophet foretells the utter
destruction of Gog, whose weapons will provide Israel with fuel for seven years
and whose corpses will require seven months to bury; then the entire world
will acknowledge the power and majesty of the true God. "On that
day, when Gog invades the land of Israel....mountains shall be torn apart,
and cliffs shall topple over....I will overwhelm him with utter panic...O
Gog, I will strike your bow from your left hand and will make your arrows
drop out of your right hand. You shall fall upon the mountains of
Israel, you and your hordes....I will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have mercy
on the whole house of Israel..." Traditionally
interpreted, this vision refers to a distant future, at the end of days, in
which God will eventually defeat the enemies of Israel in the land of Israel.
Gog and Magog are spoken of in connection with
the Messianic Era: "Then Gog & Magog will
hear about the descendant of David & the excellence of his people and
country & the abundance of their wealth... He will gather people from
various nations...notorious sinners marked for perdition...On that day four
types of misfortune will descend upon them. Then the spirit of prophecy
will descend upon all Israel, young and old. This blessed period will
last until the end of time....." Recommended further
reading: The Footsteps
of the Messiah, Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum. May the Lord bless and keep
you Frank. Thank you for your sincere question. (Yeshua = Salvation = Jesus) Questions are welcome from ALL
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