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  EZEKIEL 36:36
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon explores the prophetic significance of Israel's
restoration and the impending challenges it faces from its foes.

Topics: "Restoration of Israel", "Prophecy"
Scripture References: Ezekiel 36:36, Ezekiel 38:1-6, Ezekiel 39:1-4, Matthew 24:6-8, Romans 11:25-26

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Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic significance of Ezekiel 36:36,
emphasizing the re-gathering of Israel as a nation and the restoration
of its land after centuries of desolation. He outlines the various foes
that threaten Israel, including nations like Magog and Persia, and
highlights their motives for invasion, such as territorial gain and
strategic advantages. Smith reassures that despite these threats, God
will intervene on behalf of Israel, resulting in the destruction of the
invading forces and a miraculous restoration of the land. He concludes
by noting that these events are indicative of the latter days and the
acceptance of Israel by God, which may signal a departure of the Church.

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CONTENT
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"2,554 YEARS AGO"

I. THE SETTING.

A. Israel must be re-gathered into her land.

1. They are to be one nation not two.

2. They are to build the waste places.

3. They are to plant the desolate places.

4. They are to reap excellent crops.

II. THE FOES.

A. Magog the chief foe. (that land north of the...

1. The chief prince of Mesbrech and Tubal.

B. Gomer - (Eastern portion of Germany and Poland..

C. Togarmah - (Balkan states - Hungary, Czechoslovakia

Yugoslavia. (Read paper).

D. Persia, Libya, Ethiopia.

Verse 9. - "Come like a storm, like a cloud to cover the

Land, all thy bands and many people with thee.''

E. Stamp issued in Russia.

III. THE MOTIVES.

A. To take a spoil - (to force Israel to return the land taken).

1. To gain these vital oil supplies.

2. To gain vital warm water parts.

3. To gain strategic advantage.

IV. THE SUPPORTERS OF ISRAEL.

A. Sheba and Dedan.

B. Merchants of Tarshish and Young lions.

C. Type of support. "Shall say unto thee..." File protest in

United Nations Security Council.

V. THE RESULTS OF INVASION.

A. God will strike Israel's foes.

1. Great earthquake (Mountains will be leveled..

2. Internal revolution (Every man's sword against his

brother).

3. Pestilence.

4. Flood and great hailstones.

5. Fire and brimstone.

B. 5/6 of invading force destroyed.

1. Seven months burying dead.

2. Seven years burning equipment.

VI. THE TIME OF THIS BATTLE.

A. The latter years. (vs. 8.

B. The latter days. (vs. 16.

C. God's acceptance of Israel. Means a departure of the Church.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ezekiel-3636/
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