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Discover what unfolds at the end of time in Ezekiel 38-48, from a great war involving Israel to the vision of a symbolic temple. Explore the significance and meaning behind these events.
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#11 What happens at the end of time? Ezekiel 38-48
#11 What happens at the end of time? Ezekiel 38-48 • Chapters 38-39: War • Gog – leader of a coalition of nations against Israel (38:2-5) • God’s anger is aroused (38:18) • ...and he wins total victory for Israel (38:22) • Much like Revelation 20:7-9 • Will the world end with a great war involving Israel? • Maybe...but don’t miss the wider point: God wins Grafted in: Romans 11:17-24
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#11 What happens at the end of time? Ezekiel 38-48 • Chapters 40-48: Temple • Literal? • Practically very difficult (Temple mount) • Spiritually impossible (Hebrews 10:10) • Purpose: a teaching tool (43:10-11) • A picture of the Kingdom of God: • A city on a mountaintop (40:2) • A fortress separating holy and unholy (40:5,13,14) • A place where massive sacrifice takes place (Ch41-42) • A place where God’s glory dwells (43:3-5) • A place where healing water flows (47:1-12) • A place where God and his people live (48:35)