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  EZEKIEL 38
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: Chuck Smith explains the prophecy of Ezekiel 38, describing the
coming war between Israel and Russia, and its significance for the
Church.

Topics: "Prophecy", "Israel's Restoration"
Scripture References: Ezekiel 34:25, Ezekiel 36:35, Ezekiel 37:1

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Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic implications of Ezekiel 38,
emphasizing the necessary conditions for Israel's restoration as a
nation and the significance of the coming war involving Magog. He
highlights the transformation of Israel's land, the identity of the
invaders, and the timing of the battle in the latter years. The sermon
outlines the devastating results for the invaders and the sanctification
of God in the eyes of all nations, marking a pivotal moment in Israel's
history. Smith also addresses the implications for the Church, noting
the current blindness of Israel and the role of the restraining force
against the anti-Christ.

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CONTENT
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"THE COMING WAR"

I. NECESSARY PRE-EXISTING FACTORS.

A. Israel had to become a nation again.

1. God began giving details about this in chapter 34.

2. Chapter 36, He speaks of the agricultural developments.

a. "The desolate area has become like the garden

of Eden."

3. Chapter 37, valley of dry bones and two sticks.

B. There were to be forests again. 34: 25 / 39: 10

1. The Turks in their long occupation denuded the land.

2. The Israelis in one of the first major projects began

planting trees.

3. Millions of trees now planted - they proudly point out

their forests.

II. THE IDENTITY OF MAGOG - ROSH, MESHECH, TUBAL.

III. THE TIME OF THE BATTLE - "LATTER YEARS". ( 38: 8 )

IV. THE RESULTS OF THE BATTLE.

A. 5 / 6 of invaders destroyed. 39: 2

B. Weapons cache will provide fuel for Israel for seven years.

C. Seven months in burying dead.

D. The end of Israel's backsliding and blindness. 39: 22

V. GOD BEING SANCTIFIED IN THE EYES OF ALL NATIONS.

A. He speaks of ten of that day that will come.

Ez. 20: 41 / 28: 22,25 / 36: 23.

B. This promised day comes when Russia and allies destroyed.

C. Ez. 39:27-29.

VI. WHERE DOES THIS PLACE THE CHURCH?

A. Romans 11: 25 - "Blindness has happened to Israel till the

fullness of the gentiles be come in."

B. Il Thess. 6,7.

1. The restraining force holding back the power of the

anti-Christ. That which hinders shall hinder until He

be taken out of the way.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ezekiel-38/
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