The theme for the Spring 2011 Bible conference in Phoenix is found both at the beginning and end of the book (1Ti 1:18, 1Ti 6:12). In each reference, different words and phrases are used. In the first, Paul speaks of the good fight of faith as an ongoing campaign, thus reminding us that we are part of a vast and great spiritual army. In the last, his words focus on our own personal struggle, a good reminder that no one can fight our battle for us. This scope and intensity will be captured as we follow Paul’s thought through the book.
Gene Cunningham - September 25, 2003
Ezekiel #35
Ezekiel themes: (1) Glory of God (Chapter 1 & 3); (2) Glory departing (Chapter 11); (3) Ezekiel is made a watchman (Chapter 3 & 33); (4) The signs; (he acts out many prophecies). (5) Ezekiel is a preview of the Lord Himself (via resurrection and suffering prophecies regarding Israel). Gog invasion is summarized (Eze 38:14-17): (1) Time-frame "latter years" — Israel is back in the land(Eze 38:4-10). (2) The condition is that Israel dwells in illusion of safety without walls (Eze 38:18, Eze 38:10-13). (3) The identity of the players (Eze 38:2-6): Magog — Southern Russia, Persia — Iran & Iraq, Ethiopia — Sudan & Saharan Africa, Libya, Gomer — Turkey. God's view of the armies which come up against Jerusalem and the returning Jesus Christ (Psa 2:1-12). The unseen hand, namely God, wants mankind to acknowledge Him — to bring glory to Him (Eze 38:16-17). The Lord's purpose is His Glory (Eze 38:21, Eze 39:22-29). Rev 20 and Ezekiel 38-39 is separated by 1000 years; Revelation Chapter 20 represents the post-millennium rebellion, at the end of which is the White Throne Judgment.
Scripture References: Ezekiel 38:4-10, Ezekiel 38:21, Ezekiel 38:14-17, Ezekiel 38:16-17, Psalms 2:1-12, Ezekiel 38:2-6, Ezekiel 38:10-13, Ezekiel 38:18, Ezekiel 39:22-29
From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory effected his life.