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Each week we provide you with one of the week's most thought provoking articles. | |  The Magog Identity
by Dr. Chuck Misler, Koinonia House
Russia's invasion of Georgia has caused a uproar in the international community and further strained Russia's diplomatic relationship with the West. These events could help pave the way for the famed battle prophesied in Ezekiel 38 and 39. It is during this battle, that God will directly intercede to protect Israel from Magog and its allies:
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him. . .And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horse-men, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords: - Ezekiel 38:1-4
So begins this classic passage in which Gog and Magog, with their allies, are drawn into an invasion of Israel only to have the God of Israel use the occasion to show Himself strong by intervening on behalf of His people and destroying the invading forces. To understand this passage, it is essential to first determine who the players are. Despite the many controversies, these participants are surprisingly well identified. Just who are the people represented here by these ancient tribal names? Continue Reading>> | | One that calls for a Response
Each week we take a meaningful quote, tie it to scripture, and leave you with a take-home. | |  The Weekly Standard Editor, Bill Kristol said: "Today, the Vladimir Putins and Hu Jintaos and Mahmoud Ahmadinejads of the world — to say nothing of their junior counterparts in places like Sudan, Zimbabwe, Burma and North Korea — are no more likely than were Soviet leaders in 1924 to be swayed by 'moral influence.' Dictators aren't moved by the claims of justice unarmed; aggressors aren't intimidated by diplomacy absent the credible threat of force; fanatics aren't deterred by the disapproval of men of moderation or refinement. ... The ability of Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas to get away with murder (literally), and above all the ability of Iran to pursue its nuclear ambitions effectively unchecked, are setbacks for hopes of peace and progress."
God says: "This is what will happen in that day: When Gog attacks the land of Israel, my hot anger will be aroused ... In my zeal and fiery wrath I declare at that time ... I will execute judgement 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. And so I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD." ( Ezekiel 38:18, 22).
The Jerusalem Connection says: As never before, one needs to screen the rapidly changing events of the day through the Scriptures. The alignment of nations opposed to Israel as well as world-wide anti-Semitism is of Biblical proportions. The words of Jesus were never more relevant, "Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:36).
 If you haven't already, please add your signature to the "Resolution Regarding Israel" for Senator John McCain. | | |  Military Training of Palestinian Factions in Gaza
Following is an excerpt of an Al-Manar TV report on Palestinian militants training in Gaza.
Palestinian missle engineer: "They should leave not only Sderot, but all of Palestine, because our missiles, martyrdom-seekers, explosive devices, and our mujahideen are coming, Allah willing, until every inch of the blessed land of Palestine is liberated."
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