Title: Judgment prophecy about Gog (1)/Ezekiel 38
Judgment prophecy about the content song (1)
Ezekiel 38
1. Gog's War Preparation (1-9)
① The identity of the Magog Allied Forces (1-6)
② Prophecy that Gog will conquer Israel (7-9)
This paragraph belongs to the prelude that shows Gok and the beginnings of the Allied Forces. It is a paragraph that shows the atmosphere just before the beginning of the war, as if the military were preparing their own lines before war. Especially, this war is not a local war, but an all-out war between the powers of the world and the people of God's kingdom.
This paragraph is characterized by
(1) The nature of the war (1-6) The prevailing atmosphere in this paragraph is that, although this war is against Israel, it is ultimately in the sovereignty of God. Even if the Magog Allied Forces launch an attack of their own will, ultimately they cannot escape God's providence. The decisive basis for this fact can be seen in the fact that Ezekiel had already prophesied before the war took place, and that the war began with God.
This war is a spiritual war that belongs to God. Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, the rulers of the world of darkness, and the spirits of evil in the heavens.
(2) The atmosphere of war (7-9)
This war did not take place on Gaza, but was thoroughly prepared, and it was not confined to one region, but an overall attack that overturned the whole of Israel. In particular, the comparison of this attack to a cloud of lightning represents a swift attack, savage looting, and gloomy fear, while also implying that Gog's attack is as strong as a storm and cloud and disappears at once. The attacks of the world powers are inevitably temporary, even if they are developed thoroughly and fiercely.
2. The intensity of war (10-16)
① The specific situation of the war (10-13)
② The intention of war (14-16)
This section deals specifically with war, focusing on the meaning and consequences of war. Gog's attack has a dual motive. The primary motive is to take Israel's property, and the secondary motive is to invade the central land, which is a strategic point. It is a strategically important area, with the ambition to occupy it and seize the hegemony of the Near East.
The intention of this song is the same as Satan's intention to rule the world with his own power.
(1) The situation of war (10-13) - This war will be an easy one. Because Israel, under Gog's attack, suddenly goes through war in peace. In the end, in this war, all of Israel's property was plundered, and eventually even the land was taken away. However, God will surely retaliate against the evil forces that harbor unrighteous greed and start wars.
(2) Meaning of War (14-16) - This war will be waged by God's sovereign providence, and through the war, Israel and the Gentiles will know that Jehovah is God.
3. God's Judgment on Gog (17-23)
① God’s judgment declaration (17-18) ② External means of judgment (19-20) ③ Internal factors of judgment (21-23)
This paragraph is characterized by
⑴ Aspect of Judgment (17-20) - The first aspect of judgment on Gog is that a great earthquake occurs, all living things are terrified by the earthquake, and cliffs and walls collapse. These circumstances show that the judgment of Gog is God's direct intervention.
(2) The result of judgment (21-23) - The result of God's judgment Gog will be decisively defeated. There was a civil war inside Gog, and on the outside, it was defeated by a natural disaster.
The prosperity of the wicked is temporary and must be destroyed by God. Therefore, even if the believer is weak in reality, victory can be guaranteed when he goes forward in expectation of God's help.