May 29, 2022 | Dr. Gary Hylander
Passage: Ezekiel 39:1-29
Ezekiel and Daniel are recognized as exilic prophets. By this we mean that they
were part of the Jewish citizenry taken captive by the Babylonians. Ezekiel had
been deported with King Jehoiachin in 597 B.C., roughly ten years prior to the
Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. The book of Ezekiel can be divided into three
parts. First, Ezekiel takes time to warn Judah, then he warns the nations, and
finally, he provides hope to the Jewish people, promising a reunited Israel
(Ezekiel 37).
As noted last week, Ezekiel 38 and 39 provide perspective on a future battle,
known as the Battle of Gog and Magog. The title Gog can be viewed similarly to
titles such as Caesar, Pharaoh, and Czar. When we examined the opening verses
of Ezekiel 38 last week, we noted that Magog, Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal
combine to be the modern equivalent of Russia. We are told that a coalition of
nations will attack Israel, with the leadership coming from out of the uttermost
parts of the north (38:15). In today’s exposition, we will examine the results of
this invasion, with our focus being upon the glory of God (39:21).
As We Continue Examining The Battle Of Gog & Magog, Note...
• How God’s Opponents Are Defeated. (1-8)
• How God’s Land Is Restored. (9-20)
• How God’s Glory Is Displayed. (21-29)