Beyond The Axis of Evil Ezekiel 38-39

Timeline of Last Days Events Present -----Rapture---7 Year Peace with Israel---Tribulation for 7 years Even though these Events happen during this time they are currently brooding today in the Middle East and Russia. Christians will not experience these events on the Earth. We will have a front row seat in Heaven.

Magog A A A A A A Magog-Former parts of the Soviet Union Rosh Ez. 38:6, 15, 39:2 A

World Map Russia And Her Cubs (Former Soviet Union) Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Turkmenistan Tajikistan Azerbaijan Georgia Afghanistan

Meshech and Tubal Modern day Turkey “They bartered human lives and vessels of bronze for your merchandise.” (Ez. 27:13)

Persia Modern day Iran (since March 1935) Now called, “Islamic Republic of Iran” Population of 70 million. Full of Militant Islam and anti-Semitic hatred. Order of Power: Supreme Ruler: 1.Ayatollah Ali Khamenie 2.Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (offered several verbal threats: show video) =1http:// =1

Cush = Sudan Sudan supported Iraq in the Gulf War and also harbored Osama Bin Laden No friend of the West Put (grandson of Noah) = Libya Since 1969 (dictatorship) Islamic nation over filled with Hatred for Israel Recently formed new alliance with Russia

Vladimir Putin

Resume and Travels of Putin Putin-Former KGB agent Expert in Judo Oct Putin’s first visit to Iran –Successful: Reassured Iran that the Bushehr nuclear reactor, would be completed –Showed independence of Russia toward America and West –Also visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Libya. (resulting in lucrative trade agreements and contracts for further joint efforts in the production of oil and natural gas) –As the mother bear regains her strength, she is actively seeking to draw her brood back into her den. –Edward Lucas- “The New Cold War.”

Gomer Modern Germany or Turkey “all it’s troops” “bands” (KJV) “hords” This nation will provide a powerful army in the assault on Israel. Growing allegiance with Russia Currently has a strong military presence on the northern border of Iraq Beth Togarmah – also considered to be part of modern day Turkey.

Purpose for Invasion 1.Seize her Land (Ez. 38:12) 2.To Take Plunder (v ) 1.Home to 7200 millionaires 2.Six of 500 most wealthiest people in the world. 3.Israel's GDP is double any other Middle East country billion invested in telecom equipment 5.Exported more than 70 Billion in goods and services last year 6.Israel is the highest ranking Middle Eastern country. 7.Possible oil reserves underneath Israel 3. Slaughter the people of Israel

Gods Intervention The coalition will massively out number Israel. There will be no possible way for Israel to survive without God. Ez. 38:18-19 –Convulsions of the earth (38:19-20) –Panic will cause “Friendly Fire.” –Disease (38:22) –Rain, hail, fire and brimstone (v.22)

Aftermath of War Feast for birds and vultures (Ez. 39: 4-5, 17-20) Great Funeral: Ez. 39: 11-12, Great Long Burning Fire Ez. 39: 9-10 –Seven months to bury the bodies –Seven years to burn the weaponry

God’s Purpose Salvation of Jewish People –Ez. 39: –More people will be saved during the Tribulation than have been saved ever in the history of man. (Tim Lahaye)