Why will they attack?
Why these nations will attack Israel is answered in two parts by the text. The first answer is seen in verses 10-13:
Why these nations will attack Israel is answered in two parts by the text. The first answer is seen in verses 10-13:
It’s clear that Israel is being attacked, but specifically, it should be noted that it is modern Israel which is being attacked, as opposed to the former Israel destroyed in the first century, as only modern Israel fits the description of the text. Continue Reading
Ezekiel prophesies an attack on Israel that must be understood to refer to modern Israel. The conditions of this attack are such that it cannot refer to a former time in history, as will be demonstrated in this section. This attack is another pre-tribulational event which has not yet happened as of the writing of this work. This prophecy is outlined in Ezekiel 38. Continue Reading
Many have found a reason to think so, but it doesn’t add up to the Bible’s depiction of that coming conflict. In fact, Russia and Georgia will work together in that coming conflict, rather than fighting against one another.
Below is a self-guided study from The Return of The King which details how Ezekiel 38 depicts this future event.
For more specific information, you may also want to view the series, which is an expanded version of this outline found in the Return of The King companion book, yet to be published.