I've been thinking about doing this for some time... the fulfillment of scriptures. It's very exciting to see it take place, and to say, "I knew that would happen," for it's written in God's word. I found this report at the Iranian blog on the Middle East Media Research Institute.
The Iranian website Asr-e Iran reported that the head of the Moscow-based Center for Studies on Modern Iran, Rajab Safarov, has presented to the Kremlin a proposal to establish an Iran-Russia strategic and military alliance, following the tension between Russia and the West in the Caucasus and the possibility of Georgia and Ukraine joining NATO.
Under the proposal, Russia would form a security pact with Iran and Syria, and would also maintain military bases in Iranian Azerbaijan in northwest Iran and on the Iranian island of Qeshm, near the Strait of Hormuz, in the Persian Gulf, in order to monitor the movements of the West and NATO in the region.
In exchange, Russia would promise Iran military support in the event of a U.S. or Israeli attack, and would provide it with nuclear technology.
http://www.thememriblog.org/iran
'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of [b] Meshech and Tubal. 4 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole army... and a great horde with large and small shields, all of them brandishing their swords. 5 Persia, Cush [c] and Put will be with them, all with shields and helmets, 6 also Gomer with all its troops, and Beth Togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
22 I will execute judgment upon him with plague and bloodshed; I will pour down torrents of rain, hailstones and burning sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him. (from Ezek. 38)
The stage for the fulfillment of Ezek. 38 continues to be filled out. Tensions are high right now, things are almost in place for when our Savior brings about the consummation of His will to establish His rightful reign on earth (Zech 14:9). Will Psalm 83 be fulfilled, with along with Isaiah 17:1, preapring the way for Magog to come out of the north? Time will shortly reveal... and I can tell you where my hope is! Maranatha!
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Ezekiel 38 – God’s Plan
This past Sunday, I was able to preach on somethinkg I am passionate about. People world-wide are talking about the end of the world. People are talking about the Mayan prophecy of 2012, scientists of a global reverse of polarity coordinated with the sun's cycle of polarity reversal resulting in earthquakes, volcanoes, and the possible collapse of the earth's upper atmosphere. All these things are noteworthy, but how does God's own Word speak of these events? Ezekiel 36-37 speak of events that took place in 1948. It appears that todays geo-political events in the middle east are lining up with ch. 38. I didn't write out a sermon on paper, just an outline to go by. If you have a readable translation of God's word, it would be helpful to get the full effect of the outline.
May God bless you in seeking His Truth.
In Ezekiel 38 – we see names many of us are unfamiliar with, though some we know. These first appear in what is known as the
I. Table of Nations in Gen. 10:
Magog (Russia), Javan (Greece), Tubal and Meshech (Turkey and Central Asia) are sons of Noah’s son Japheth (Gen. 10:2)
Tarshish (England or Spain) is a son of Javan (maritime peoples ~ Gen 10:4)
Sheba, Dedan (Southern Arabia) (Gen 10:7)
A. The Sovereign LORD predicts He will bring them out. (v. 4)
B. Magog’s Allies - Perisa (Iraq & Iran), Cush (Ethiopia), Put (Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, North Africa) (v. 5)
C. invading a land gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel… now they all live in safety.(v.8)
II. Thoughts of Evil (vv. 10-13)
A. invade a peaceful unsuspecting people (v. 10)
B. plunder, loot and destroy (v. 12)
C. Friends or Foes? Question Israel’s allies, but do nothing about it (v. 13)
III. A Soon Reality?
A. when my people are living in safety (v. 14) – Leaders state that they want to sign Annapolis peace accord by 2008
B. confirmation of Russia (v. 15)
C. Magog and hordes like a cloud covering the land (v. 16)
IV. Yahweh’s Devastation
A. Anger aroused (v. 18)
B. Great earthquake –scientists now saying a major quake long overdue in Israel!
C. Chaos and Natural Disaster vv. 20-22
D. God’s glorification and magnification vv. 16, 23
V. Conclusions We Should Draw
A. Most Bible scholars assume this war happens at the beginning or before Daniel’s 70th week.
1. He (Satan~spiritual ruler in the 'heavens' 1 Jn 5:19) – will confirm a covenant for one ‘seven’ – 7 yr. peace treaty
2. Daniel 9:27 tells us there is a Temple in place and sacrifices have been resumed
- after war, Russia and Muslim nations are decimated, they will be in no position to refuse Israel their temple
B. In the 70th week, God returns his focus to Israel
1. The 70th week of Daniel begins God’s wrath on the world! Rev. 6 –Seal Judgments
2. In the middle of the week, Abomination of Desolation occurs (Dan. 9:27)
3. The Church is gone! “For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?”Rom. 11:15, 1 Thess 1:10; 2 Thess. 2:7
VI. HOW NOW SHOULD WE LIVE?
KNOW GOD!
A. knowing = obedience 2 Thess. 1:8,
B. hear & DO (knowing = doing) James 1:19-25
1. get rid of moral filth so prevalent
2. humbly ACCEPT the word planted in you
C. knowing = relationship (Jn. 17:3, Jn 15:5,6)
This past Sunday, I was able to preach on somethinkg I am passionate about. People world-wide are talking about the end of the world. People are talking about the Mayan prophecy of 2012, scientists of a global reverse of polarity coordinated with the sun's cycle of polarity reversal resulting in earthquakes, volcanoes, and the possible collapse of the earth's upper atmosphere. All these things are noteworthy, but how does God's own Word speak of these events? Ezekiel 36-37 speak of events that took place in 1948. It appears that todays geo-political events in the middle east are lining up with ch. 38. I didn't write out a sermon on paper, just an outline to go by. If you have a readable translation of God's word, it would be helpful to get the full effect of the outline.
May God bless you in seeking His Truth.
In Ezekiel 38 – we see names many of us are unfamiliar with, though some we know. These first appear in what is known as the
I. Table of Nations in Gen. 10:
Magog (Russia), Javan (Greece), Tubal and Meshech (Turkey and Central Asia) are sons of Noah’s son Japheth (Gen. 10:2)
Tarshish (England or Spain) is a son of Javan (maritime peoples ~ Gen 10:4)
Sheba, Dedan (Southern Arabia) (Gen 10:7)
A. The Sovereign LORD predicts He will bring them out. (v. 4)
B. Magog’s Allies - Perisa (Iraq & Iran), Cush (Ethiopia), Put (Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, North Africa) (v. 5)
C. invading a land gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel… now they all live in safety.(v.8)
II. Thoughts of Evil (vv. 10-13)
A. invade a peaceful unsuspecting people (v. 10)
B. plunder, loot and destroy (v. 12)
C. Friends or Foes? Question Israel’s allies, but do nothing about it (v. 13)
III. A Soon Reality?
A. when my people are living in safety (v. 14) – Leaders state that they want to sign Annapolis peace accord by 2008
B. confirmation of Russia (v. 15)
C. Magog and hordes like a cloud covering the land (v. 16)
IV. Yahweh’s Devastation
A. Anger aroused (v. 18)
B. Great earthquake –scientists now saying a major quake long overdue in Israel!
C. Chaos and Natural Disaster vv. 20-22
D. God’s glorification and magnification vv. 16, 23
V. Conclusions We Should Draw
A. Most Bible scholars assume this war happens at the beginning or before Daniel’s 70th week.
1. He (Satan~spiritual ruler in the 'heavens' 1 Jn 5:19) – will confirm a covenant for one ‘seven’ – 7 yr. peace treaty
2. Daniel 9:27 tells us there is a Temple in place and sacrifices have been resumed
- after war, Russia and Muslim nations are decimated, they will be in no position to refuse Israel their temple
B. In the 70th week, God returns his focus to Israel
1. The 70th week of Daniel begins God’s wrath on the world! Rev. 6 –Seal Judgments
2. In the middle of the week, Abomination of Desolation occurs (Dan. 9:27)
3. The Church is gone! “For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?”Rom. 11:15, 1 Thess 1:10; 2 Thess. 2:7
VI. HOW NOW SHOULD WE LIVE?
KNOW GOD!
A. knowing = obedience 2 Thess. 1:8,
B. hear & DO (knowing = doing) James 1:19-25
1. get rid of moral filth so prevalent
2. humbly ACCEPT the word planted in you
C. knowing = relationship (Jn. 17:3, Jn 15:5,6)
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