A pair of outstanding pastors say Iran's weekend assault on Israel was a achievement of Bible prophecy and are urging Christians around the globe to hope for the Jewish state.
Iran has fired greater than 200 drones and missiles at Israel, though an estimated 99 % of them have been intercepted by Israeli air defenses and a navy coalition led by Israel, US and British fighters.
“We’re getting ready to the Gog-Magog warfare that Ezekiel described in chapters 38 and 39,” Pastor John Hagee he said over the weekend.
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship mentioned within the video that he believes the assault was prophetically vital.
Israel being attacked by Iran is unprecedented and an actual sport changer. What occurs subsequent? I take a look at these occasions unfolding earlier than us within the mild of Bible prophecy (PS- Correction- I state that Iran modified its identify from Persia in 1930. It was truly 1935) pic.twitter.com/BbWyTKPX1f
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) April 15, 2024
“I consider Iran's assault on Israel was a achievement of Bible prophecy,” Laurie mentioned in a video posted on social media.
Laurie then defined his level.
“The signal of the tip instances in accordance with the Scriptures is that the Jewish folks will probably be gathered once more of their homeland. That occurred. On Might 14, 1948, Israel formally grew to become a nation.
“… The Jews is not going to solely be re-gathered of their homeland, however they are going to be more and more remoted. That is occurring. The Bible additionally predicted the rise of anti-Semitism in the long run instances. That is occurring. The Bible additionally predicts that it is going to be attacked by an awesome nation within the north of Israel recognized in Ezekiel as Magog. That hasn't occurred but. Many students consider that Magog is a reference to trendy Russia.
Ezekiel 37-38 refers to “Magog” who allied with Persia to oppose Israel.
“Persia was known as Iran. They modified their identify in 1930,” Laurie mentioned. “That’s the reason it’s predicted within the Bible that Persia or Iran will assault Israel. And guess what? That simply occurred now. Now am I implying that what simply occurred will result in an Ezekiel 38 state of affairs? I don't assume it essentially must be that manner. However it's definitely a purpose to take a seat up and listen.”
Laurie urged Christians: “Allow us to pray for our pals in Israel. Allow us to pray for the Jewish folks.”
“It’s in the very best curiosity of the USA of America to face by our loyal ally, the nation of Israel,” Laurie mentioned. “God made a promise to Abraham years in the past and mentioned, 'I’ll bless those that bless you. I’ll curse those that curse you.” One of many causes God has blessed the USA is as a result of now we have stood by our buddy Israel, and I hope we’ll proceed to take action.
Hagee mentioned he’s flying to D.C. this week on behalf of Christians United for Israel to inform members of the Home of Representatives “to cease shuffling papers and really do one thing to assist Israel.”
“It ought to have been completed a very long time in the past,” Hagee mentioned of additional US assist to Israel.
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Michael Foust has lined the intersection of religion and information for 20 years. His tales appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity At the moment, The Christian Put up, and Leaf chronicle, and Toronto Star and Knoxville Information-Sentinel.
