EZEKIEL 38 IS THE WAR THAT BRINGS THE RAPTURE
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Ezekiel 38 and Ezekiel 39 are two different wars led by one and the same man whose name is Magog. The Bible tells us that Magog comes from a country called Gog in the far north of Israel. Ezekiel 38 happens around the time of the rapture of the overcomers, and Ezekiel 39 happens at around the time of the second coming of Christ (this is the Armageddon war). So Ezekiel 38 deals with a multinational forces led by Magog that will attack Israel in the end times and how God will respond to this attack and punish Magog and his armies.
There are only two countries that can be considered to be in the far north of Israel and Jerusalem and those countries are Turkey and Russia. So Ezekiel 38 could either be referring to Russia or to Turkey. Today as we look at the developments in Israel and its two far north countries, we see that both countries from the far north are presently involved in the war in Syria. Russia has been involved in Syria to a lessor or greater extend since 2011 with the Arab spring and Turkey came into Syria officially through the north eastern parts of Syria since 2016 under the pretext of defending its vital interests against the Kurds.
It is quite interesting that the two countries who are geographically located in the far north of Israel and who are prophesied to attack Israel in the latter days are now fighting on opposite sides of a war in a country that borders with Israel (The Bible refers to Gog as one country and not two countries, so one of the two countries i.e. Turkey or Russia, is expected to attack Israel in the future). Both countries (Turkey and Russia) are presently involved in an ongoing war in a country whose people (the Syrians) are the enemies of Israel.
Russia is in this war at the “invitation” of the “legitimate” government of President Al Bashaar of Syria and Turkey has joined this war for two purposes, first to stop the “influence” and “threat” of the Kurds in the northern border of Syria, especially on the north western side of the boarder and to topple the regime of Al Bashaar in Damascus. It is envisaged that if Turkey is to achieve its objectives, it will have at some point to attack Damascus and depose of the regime of Al Bashaar.
 
The above is a map of Gog the country whose chief prince is Magog.  The names such as Tubal, Meshech, Togarmah and Magog are associated with this map. The book of genesis chapter 10 also lists these names amongst the descendants of Japheth (who was the son of Noah). In Genesis 10:2 Gomer, Magog and Meshech are mentioned as the sons of Japheth and in Genesis 10:3 Torgamah is mentioned as the son of Gomer.
Based on this map and Ezekiel 38 it seems more likely that Gog is Turkey. There is however, a very strong argument that Gog could also be Russia.
Turkey itself is busy today and right now consolidating the formation of a new Arab organization mainly consisting of the Sunni Muslims.  This organization is very similar to the leopard beast which Daniel 7 talks about. This leopard will be constituted by all the enemies of Israel. Turkey is also now leading all the rebel forces fighting against the government of Al Bashaar in Syria. These rebel forces fighting Al Bashaar are made up of Lybia, Sudan, ISIS and others. Russia on the other hand is leading all the government forces fighting against the rebel groups. The forces supporting Al Bashaar are therefore constituted by Russia, Persia (Iran), the Syrian army, Hezbollah and others. So Russia and Turkey (though friendly countries) are both sitting on different sides of this war in Syria.
Every indication given in the Bible points to the Destruction of Damascus by a military power from the far north of Israel. Right now this force that will destroy Damascus seem to be the Turkish multinational force fighting in Syria. The Bible Talks about the Judgment of God on Damascus in the book of Jeremiah 49:23 KJV
23Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet.
24Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and fear hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, as a woman in travail.
25How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!
26Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD of hosts.
27And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Ben–hadad.

The above passage makes reference to two towns in north western Syria which are somewhat related to the future destruction of Damascus. We are told that just before the destruction of Damascus two towns will be confounded and put to shame. These two towns are Hamah and Arpad. The amplified Bible says “Concerning and against Damascus (in Syria): Hamah and Arpad are confounded and put to shame.” These towns are confounded and put to shame because of the destruction that is upon them.
So basically the Bible is telling us that the signs to watch for the destruction of Damascus are the attacks on Arpad and Hamah. In our modern times we have seen the attacks on Arpad since 2016 and since 2018 we have currently been witnessing the attacks on Hamah. The Turkish backed rebel forces have already taken over Arpad and some parts of the Iglib governorate and are now fighting against the Syrian government forces for the conquest of Hamah. We reluctantly expect that after the conquest of Hamah, Damascus will be finally destroyed fulfilling this prophesy of Jeremiah 49 and that of Isaiah 17.
The Turkish army which is coming from the far north is the only army in our latter days which seem to be fulfilling the prophecy of Ezekiel 38. Turkey has now attacked and destroyed Arpad in Syria and are now busy fighting for the conquest of Hamah in accordance with this prophecy. We expect that as soon as they destroy Hamah, they will move down some 500 kilometers to destroy Damascus.
In the absence of any other force coming from the north to attack Israel we would expect that after the Turkish multinational forces destroy Damascus, their next logical destination would be to attack the Golan Heights which are located some 30 miles from Damascus. So the Golan Heights would be like the cherry on the pie and a good incentive to recompense this massive army. It is important to realize that today, most of Damascus is already destroyed and this Bible prophecy about the destruction of Damascus refers mostly to the old historic city including the palaces of Ben Hadad.
As I have said before, right now I cannot see any other military and multinational force coming from the far north to attack Israel (if you know of any such force involving the Russians, I will be more than happy to hear and learn about it). So the most logical conclusion which is in line with the Bible right now is that the Turkish presence in Syria is fulfilling Ezekiel 38 Prophecies. The only way that this may not be true is if the attack of Israel from a far north country may still be yet an event in the distant future, something which to me looks very unlikely at this moment.
If I am correct about the Turkish led insurgency developing into the Gog-Magog war, it is also easy to see from Ezekiel 38 that Magog, who is leading this war is also the most possible contender for the position of the anti-Christ. The same man against whom God commanded Ezekiel to prophecy is the one attacking Israel in both Ezekiel 38 rapture war and in Ezekiel 39 Armageddon war.
So based on this assumption, Ezekiel 38 happens after the destruction of the old city of Damascus and it takes place in the mountains of Israel (Ezekiel 38:21) most likely around the Golan Heights. This surprise war will take place immediately after the destruction of Damascus when Israel will be least expecting it; before the signing of the seven year covenant, shortly before the rapture of the overcomers takes place and before the start of the seven years of tribulations. I want to propose the following as the sequence of events that will come to pass after the destruction of Damascus (please note that this is just my personal opinion and I am requesting all those watchers that are interested to help develop this sequence):
1.    Magog the prince of Gog comes in to attack Israel with his multinational forces from the far north (following what I call the rapture route) in the latter times (from Turkey, Arpad, Hamah and Damascus). The only military force or army to have come from the far north in the latter times which could qualify as the Gog Magog forces is the Turkish army who entered Syria in the north western parts. This seems to be the beginning of Ezekiel 38. No other military force in modern latter times is approaching Israel from the far north except Turkey. (The direct military Turkish involvement in Syria began in 2016). As I have said before, Magog conquered Arpad and will in due cause conquer Hamah with the help of rebel forces (the Syrian freedom army, ISIS, Sudan, Libya) fighting since 2011 in Iglib.
2.    Magog attacks Israel possibly from the Golan Heights which is situated some 30 kilometers from Damascus. The Golan Heights seem to be the most “politically correct way” for Magog to justify to the world the attack against Israel given the current dispute concerning this territory and America’s recent recognition of the Golan heights.
3.    Whilst this attack and war is taking place in Israel, something else is taking place in heaven; the Devil with his host is cast out of heaven. This is Revelations 12: 10-12 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3.
Revelations 12:10 says, “… for the accuser of our bretheren, he who keeps bringing before our God charges against them day and night, has been cast out! (Job 1:9-11)” AMP.
This is also what is spoken of in Revelations 6:14 which says, “… And the sky rolled up like a scroll and vanished, and every mountain and island was dislodged from its place.” AMP

The second heaven, which is Satan’s dwelling place is rolled up like a scroll, his lease of the second heaven expires and then he has no more place in the second and the third heaven. From this point onward Satan has no more direct access to God. The only unfortunate thing about this situation is that this very same Satan and his host are cast down to the earth, where we live.

4.    Once the devil is on earth with his host, Magog is given powers by the devil to be the ruler of the earth. Ezekiel 38 explains this matter in the following subtle way, “… At the same time thoughts shall come into your mind and you will device and evil plan.” AMP. This evil plan will have been concocted and authored by Satan himself immediately after falling on earth with his host. It is Satan himself that will command Magog to attack Israel.

Satan’s first priority after the fall (and out of anger and frustration) will be the destruction of Israel just to get back at God in revenge for his fall. So the attack of Israel after the destruction of Damascus is a direct attack against God (it is Satan pocking his dirty finger into God’s eye) and that is the reason why God’s anger and wrath are seen in His subsequent intervention and rapture of the overcomers.
Magog’s attacks against Arpad, Hamah and Damascus are the final warnings for the Christian overcomers to look up to the heavens for the sign of the Son of God. As I have said earlier on, the war in Hamah has started and after Hamah is conquered, only one more city will be left for destruction before the rapture.
Note: Christians need to be aware of the identity of the anti-Christ long before he is revealed in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3. If you only get to know who the antichrist is by the time he is officially revealed on TV and social media, it will probably be too late for you to be on the rapture. The revelation of the anti-Christ in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 is mainly for the sleeping Christians, the atheist and all the lost people of the world.
5.    The devil’s evil plan of anger and frustration to spite God by destroying Israel backfires, Jesus mysteriously intervenes in the ongoing Gog-Magog war in Israel. The Bible says in Ezekiel 38:18 the following, “But in that Day when God shall come against the land of Israel, says the Lord God, My wrath shall come up into my nostrils.”
The result of the outpouring of God’s wrath is also explained in several other scriptures as indicated below.

a.    There shall be a great shaking (earthquake), or cosmic catastrophe in the land of Israel (Ezekiel 38:18). This earthquake is the one mentioned in Revelations 6:12, the Bible says the following about this earthquake: “When He (the Lamb) broke open the sixth seal, I looked, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun grew black as sackcloth of hair,(the full disc of) the moon became like blood.)
 
b.    Joel 2:10
The earth quakes before them; the heavens tremble. The sun and the moon are darkened and the stars withdraw their shinning

c.    Joel 2:31
The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.

d.    Isaiah 13:
For the stars of the heavens and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be darkened at its rising and the moon will not shed its light.

6.    When Jesus comes and intervenes in this war, to destroy the forces of Magog, He comes in the form of a whirlwind and destroys the forces of Magog. It is during this period that Mosul is destroyed 
7.    The rapture takes place and those Christians who are “overcomers” are taken to heaven
8.    The seven year treaty/covenant with many is signed between Magog, Israel, and the united nations immediately after the rapture of the overcomers
9.    The seven year tribulation period begins
10.    In the first 3 and a half years the Leopard beast of Daniel 7 is set up and all other beasts consolidate to form one mega beast system. The setting up of the Leopard beast leads to the death of many people especially in North Africa and the Middle East.
11.    Israel enjoys a period of relative peace based on the protection of the covenant with many
12.    At the end of the 3.5 years, the abomination of desolation takes place
13.    People in Jerusalem run to the mountains
14.    The following scriptures are fulfilled
a.    Luke 21:22
b.    Luke 21:23
c.    Luke 23:29
d.    Matthew 24:29
e.     Mark 13:19
f.    Mark 13:20
g.    Mark 13:24
h.    Romans 2:9
15.    This is the time referred to as the tribulations of those days
16.    At the end of this period the war of Psalm 83 takes place
17.    At the end of Psalm 83 wars, Ezekiel 39 begins
18.    The second coming of Jesus
19.    The millennium of Christ
One important matter which I think it is important to realize is that the abomination that causes desolation is an event that comes only three and a half years after the start of the seven year tribulation period, it only happens 3.5 years after the rapture of the overcomers. So if you are perhaps waiting for this event, you would as well wait for the great tribulation.
The sequence suggested above will possibly have its own flaws but I believe that this can be a good guideline for us to start working on a joined detailed end time schedule.