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  EZEKIEL 37
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: Ezekiel's prophecy foretells a coming war led by Russia, but
God's intervention will ultimately prevail, and the church will play a
key role in this event.

Topics: "God's Sovereignty", "Prophecy"
Scripture References: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 38, Joel 2:28-29, Matthew 24:3-14, Revelation 16:14

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Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic significance of Ezekiel 37,
emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the latter days and
the return of Israel to its land as a sign of the end times. He outlines
the geopolitical implications of Russia and its allies in the context of
biblical prophecy, detailing the motivations behind their potential
invasion of Israel. Smith reassures believers of God's intervention
during these tumultuous times, highlighting the church's role and the
outpouring of the Spirit upon Israel. The sermon serves as a reminder of
the sovereignty of God over history and the ultimate outcome of His
plans.

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"THE COMING WAR"

Intro: Prophesy is history spelled out in advance. Ezekiel wrote these

things 2,558 years ago.

I. THE TIME OF THEIR FULFILLMENT.

A. Vs.8 - Latter years.

B. Vs.l6 - Latter days.

C. What is meant by these terms?

1. The disciples asked Jesus about the signs of His

coming, and the end of the world - "aionios".

2. End of man's attempt to govern self.

D. Many prophesies deal with last days.

1. Knowledge increased world travel.

2. Spirit poured out on all flesh.

3. Israel brought back into land.

a. Jesus said when this happens it is the sign of

the last generation.

E. Israel back into the land - signals the time for the

fulfillment of this prophecy.

II. RUSSIA AND HER ALLIES.

A. Land of Magog - Herodotus vast boundaries lying north of the

Black and Caspian Seas and Caucasus Mts.

B. Prince of Rosh, Mescheck, Tubal.

1. Rosh "chief".

2. Mesheck "Muscovi" Moscow.

3. Tubal - Josephus calls the children of Tubal the

Mosachoi.

a. Also they are linked in Assyrian records.

"Tobali" and "Muski" lived in vast land north

of the Black Sea.

C. Vs. 5 - Persia, Ethiopia and Libya, Gomer, Togarmah.

1. Persia (Iran).

2. Ethiopia "Cush" Black African Nations.

3. Libya "Put" Libya - Algeria.

4. "Gomer"- Balkan States including Poland and East

Germany.

East of Danube.

5. Togarmah - Armenia.

III. MOTIVATION BEHIND INVASION - vs.l2.

A. To take a spoil.

1. Thus far Israel has spoiled.

2. Geographical location of Israel.

3. Russia desires to reopen Suez.

IV. OUTCOME OF INVASION.

A. ( Vs. l8-23 ) - God's intervention - "I"

B. ( 39:1,2 ) - leave but a sixth part.

C. ( Vs.9 ) - Burning last seven years.

D. ( Vs.12 ) - Seven months burying dead.

V. WHERE WILL THE CHURCH BE?

A. Vs.29 - "I have poured out My Spirit upon the house of

Israel."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ezekiel-37/
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