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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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