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Although Israel plays a significant role in Bible prophecy, there is still a lot misunderstood. Pastor Greg Laurie provides clarity on the topic. Learn about God’s plan and how this nation plays a part in it. Notes: Focus verses: Ezekiel 37 / Romans 11 As the signs of the times increase and get closer together, it reminds us that Jesus’ coming is very near. The nation Israel is the key to the end times. The Jews are God’s chosen people, and Satan hates what God loves. A sign of the end times is the regathering of the Jews in Israel. Read: Ezekiel 37:1–6, 11–14 Israel will be scattered. Israel will be regathered. Israel will regain Jerusalem. Israel will be isolated. The city of Jerusalem will be a focal point of the end times. Israel will be “an intoxicating drink,” “a heavy stone,” and “a burden for the world.” Zechariah 12:2–3 After being regathered in their land, Israel will be attacked. Read: Ezekiel 38:2–6, 10–11 Magog today probably represents the former underbelly of the Soviet Union. Rosh is the remote part of the North, so it may be a direct reference to Russia. Gomer is part of modern Turkey. Persia is modern Iran. “Iran clearly knows now how to unlock the doors to a nuclear Armageddon. There is a growing sense in Israel that Jerusalem is quickly running out of time.” —An expert on the Middle East “Tehran has inserted the nuclear key into the gate lock of Armageddon and is beginning to twist it open.” —Unknown God intervenes on Israel’s behalf. Ezekiel 38:18 Read: Romans 11:25–26 A spiritual awakening will happen to the Jewish people. Jeremiah 33:23–24 God’s first covenant with Israel was with Abraham, the father of the Hebrews. Genesis 12:2–3 God wants to use us to bless the people who have blessed us. Romans 11:14 If a Christian is walking with God, others will take notice. Are you a bridge or a barrier to people coming to Christ? If you want to win some, be winsome (friendly, kind, and loving). God says we will never be alone in life. Isaiah 41:10 God promises to get us through whatever we’re facing. Isaiah 43:2 Jesus promised that He would come again. God is waiting for the complete number of Gentiles to come to Christ. Romans 11:25–26 Every soul matters to God! Enoch represents the believers who will not die but be caught up. God is waiting for that last Gentile to come. Keep up with Harvest Crusade details --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org . This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.