"The Bible Predicts The Future Of: Russia, Iran, Turkey. But What About Syria?"

The Bible gives us detailed descriptions of what will happen in the future in the Middle East, events that will be the catalyst of the End Times scenario. What it doesn't give us is the exact timing or order of these events.

For instance, we know that sometime in 'the latter days' or 'the time of the end' after Israel is re-established as a nation (1948) and the city of Jerusalem is back under Israeli control (1967), they will be attacked by a vast multitude of people who want to annihilate them.

Detailed in Ezekiel 38 & 39--The Battle of Gog and Magog--5 nations, enemies of God (Ez. 39:1) will try to destroy God's people (Ez. 36:28). Their ancient tribal names correspond to their modern-day names:

• Magog = Russia
• Persia = Iran
• Cush = Sudan (not modern-day Ethiopia)
• Put = Libya
• Gomer & Togarmah = Turkey

Gog, the head of Magog, is the leader of this great invasion against Israel. God addresses him directly in Ezekiel 39, (and believe us, you wouldn't want to be in his shoes), describing the judgment God will bring on the invaders.

Most of these nations are amassed in Syria right now and remember, gang, Syria borders on Israel.

The Big Question? Why isn't Syria mentioned in the prophecy? 

Logically, they would join in the invasion against Israel if they could, wouldn't you think? After all, they hate Israel as much as the others.

We don't know why Syria isn't among the nations that attack Israel, but the prophecy in Isaiah 17 might offer a clue: "Look, Damascus will disappear! It will become a heap of ruins." The Bible doesn't tell us when the destruction of Damascus will take place. Our guess? Sometime before the invasion detailed in Ezekiel 38.

To hear Amir Tsarfati's take on Syria, click here

"And you will live in Israel, the land I gave your ancestors long ago. You will be My people, and I will be your God."  Ezekiel 36:28

        "Look to Me and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other."
          Isaiah 45:22

A wise man once said: "More now than ever before, put your trust in the God who tells the future and recorded it in the Bible to prove to us He is real." -- Jack Hibbs, pastor Calvary Chapel Chino Hills

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News:

• DEBKAfile: Moscow and Tehran link up to strike Israeli targets in response for U.S.-led operation in Syria
• Newsweek: Russia TV mockingly prepares for war with U.S., instructing citizens to buy water and gas masks; claimed "real panic" is across the ocean
• Fox News Channel: Mattis: "Still assessing military option in Syria; meanwhile U.S. and French destroyers already in place off Syrian coast; UK assets en route.