Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, 10,000 Jews have already arrived in Israel. Israel is expecting thousands more to arrive in the next few months. This is the beginning of the great influx of Jews to come home from the nations in the last days. According to the ancient prophet Ezekiel, the future Russia invasion of Israel will set in motion a large exodus of all the Jewish people from the nations back to their homeland. In the context of the Gog and Mago war, God said, “Then shall they know that I am the LORD their God, which caused them to be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them into their own land, and have left none of them anymore there” (Ezekiel 39:28).
The Imminent Threat of Global War
Our world is at the crossroads of a very critical moment in history. “The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists is keeping the Doomsday Clock set at 100 seconds to midnight — the closest it has ever been to apocalypse” (www.news.yahoo.com). The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Vladmir Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons is moving the world closer to the possibility of a horrific development that would threaten the lives of millions of people across Europe and around the world.
In addition to this war is the concern that Communist China is threatening to invade Taiwan, and possibility Japan. This power move by China has been expected for several years now. The recent agreement between Russia and China indicates that these two global forces of anarchy are planning to challenge the old-world order that recognizes the United States as the dominant leader. Also, in recent days, Iran has attacked the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq. Unfortunately, the weakness of America, especially demonstrated by the embarrassing departure from Afghanistan, is fueling these bold moves by evil tyrants around the world.
Many world leaders fear that an evil emerging new world order is taking shape to challenge the dominance of the United States and the West. This evil order includes the alliance of China, Russia, Iran, and Turkey.
Israeli leaders continue to warn the world that the greatest threat is not China or Russia, but the radical leaders of the Islamic world in Iran and Turkey. These leaders are motivated by a passionate religious fervor. They believe their country is destined to bring world-wide destruction that will prepare the way for their coming messiah. Muslim terrorists have demonstrated they are willing to sacrifice themselves for this cause. In contrast, Russia and China seem to be rational actors on the global stage. They want power, prestige, and wealth. This is not accomplished by destroying the world.
Perhaps the greatest threat to the world is the possible development of a nuclear Iran. Everyone agrees that Iran is enriching uranium far beyond what is necessary for peaceful purposes. The Iranians want a nuclear bomb to blackmail the world into submission to their god – Allah. Should they develop a nuclear arsenal, it would set in motion a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, one of the most volatile regions on the planet. In recent days, President Biden has attempted to contact the Persian Gulf Arab leaders to seek their assistance with the current oil crisis. These leaders have refused to answer Biden’s phone calls. They refuse to talk to a person who is aiding their enemy – Iran.
At the top of the Iran’s hit list is the nation of Israel. They have verbally made that clear for several decades. Consequently, Israel has vowed that it will act alone if necessary to halt Iran’s march toward a nuclear bomb. They consider this to be an existential threat. This could set in motion a major war in the Middle East.
It is both foolish and alarming that the Biden administration is currently acquiring the services of Russia to encourage Iran to once again accept a nuclear agreement that would supposedly temporarily limit Iran’s ability to have a nuclear bomb. This proposed agreement would allow Iran to continue to advance their nuclear capabilities, remove economic sanctions, and award them with billions of dollars. Everyone knows that Iran cannot be trusted. They have demonstrated they will not abide by any agreement. Furthermore, giving them a windfall of billions of dollars will financially fuel their terrorist campaign in the Middle East and around the world. The recent Iranian attack upon the U.S. consulate in Iraq demonstrates that Iran considers the U.S. to be an enemy. It is foolish to negotiate with evil enemies who demonstrate their hatred for you.
The Biden administration and those in Europe who agree with him are acting recklessly and placing the world in grave danger. The collapse of the West and the bold movements of evil nations in the east are preparing the world for the formation of the kingdom of the Antichrist that will rule the world during the Tribulation.
At some point in time, Russia and its coalition partners mentioned in Ezekiel 38 – Iran, Turkey, Libya, and Sudan – will make their move against Israel. Perhaps this will be triggered by Israel’s attempt to destroy Iran’s nuclear march toward a nuclear weapon.
Jesus said that the period prior to the Tribulation would be a time of “wars and rumors of war” (Matthew 24:6). That time has arrived. So, “be listening for the shout that will take us out!”
Ukrainian Jews arrive in Israel
The big picture story of the end-times is the return of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland. Currently, almost one-half of the global Jewish population has returned to Israel. Both history and the prophetic Scriptures demonstrate that war times and social unrest in the world play a large role in forcing the Jewish people to immigrate to Israel.
More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans forced the remnant Jewish population living in Israel to leave. They were scattered to the nations of the world. During this period, Jews have been able to live in other nations for a short period of time until dangerous circumstances made it difficult for them to remain there. Long ago, God promised the Jewish people that they would not be able to find rest while living in the Gentile nations. He said, “And the LORD shall scatter thee among all the people, even from the one end of the earth even unto the other … And among these nations shall thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind: And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shall fear day and night, and shall have none assurance of thy life” (Deuteronomy 28:64-66).
According to the Bible, these difficult circumstances will continue unto the end of this age. In the last days, the prophetic Scriptures predict that the modern state of Israel would be reborn (Isaiah 66:8). During the difficult times of the last days, the newly reborn nation would suffer rejection and wars. During these difficult times, Jews from all over the world would join their brethren in answering the divine call to return to Israel. God promised, “For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land” (Ezekiel 36:24).
As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many Ukrainian Jews are returning to Israel. Israel is expecting about 150,000 Ukrainian Jews to immigrate in the next few weeks. Bible prophecy continues to take place right before our eyes!
Russia Hiring Syrians to Fight in Ukraine
The Jewish Press reported on March 7, 2022, that Russia has employed Syrians to fight alongside of Russian troops in Ukraine. It is reported that these Syrian troops have urban combat experience in the war with other Islamic radical elements in Syria in the last few years. Russia is ramping up its forces to attack major urban centers in Ukraine.
This is a critical development. According to the Bible, Russia and its allies will invade Israel in the last days from the northern parts of Israel – the Syrian border along the Golan Heights (Joel 2:20; Ezekiel 38:15 & 39:2). It appears that Russia is already forming its coalition for this battle that will happen in “the latter days” (Ezekiel 38:8, 16). It is very apparent that the Syrians will join their Russian partners in this Biblical war of Gog and Magog.
Recently, I reported in another article that other radical groups are being employed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read my March 2022 newsletter for more details on this future prophetic war that seems to be on the immediate horizon.
Breaking News: Putin Recruits Muslim to Fight in Ukraine
Many of us who follow the current events with an eye on Biblical prophecy believe the current war between Russia and Ukraine is a possible prelude to the Biblical war of Gog and Mago in Ezekiel 38-39. Israel 365 News reported on February 28, 2022, that Russian President Vladimir Putin is recruiting Muslims from Syria and Chechnya to fight along beside his military forces in Ukraine. Russia has a long history of siding with the radical elements of Islam who hate the West. During the Cold War, the former Soviet Union supported the radical Muslim elements in the Middle East against Israel. So, this makes these Muslims a natural ally of Russia against the West. Many Muslims are now praying that Russia will defeat Ukraine and spread its war across the European continent. They see Putin as a strong leader who will aid them in the defeat of the West, and especially the United States.
The formation of an Islamic coalition is natural for Putin. It is estimated that there are 20 million Muslims living in Russia. They comprise about 14 percent of the Russian population. The Russian Orthodox church is also a part of the radical religious group that supports Putin. These pagan church leaders have been known to publicly bless the production of Russian nuclear arms. (See the photo that shows a Russian priest blessing nuclear arms. – Copied from The Moscow Times February 4, 2020.) Putin claims to be an Orthodox Christian and is hailed as a beloved hero by them. This is so reminiscent of Hitler in the pre-WWII era. Nothing is more sinister than a political figure who cloaks himself as a follower of God, while being an agent of deception and death. 
According to Ezekiel 38:5-6, radical elements of the Islamic world will join “Gog” [the ancient Biblical term for the leader of Russia] in his sudden invasion of Israel in the last days. It seems that with each passing day there is new evidence that this Biblical war of Gog and Mago is on the imminent horizon.
As I spelled out in my March newsletter (Click the elephant on this page to receive it via e-mail.), I believe all the pieces to the prophetic puzzle in Ezekiel 38-39 indicate this invasion by Russia and its Muslim allies will take place either immediately before or after the Rapture of the church. There is some solid evidence presented by Ezekiel that the events that follow the sudden and catastrophic defeat of this collation will be accomplished before the Kingdom of God begins at the end of the Tribulation Period. Ezekiel reports that Israel will burn the weapons left behind by the coalition. It will take them seven years to burn these weapons (Ezekiel 39:9). The stated purpose of Israel’s recovery of this war is to “cleanse the land” (39:12, 16). Many Bible scholars believe this cleansing of the land of Israel must be completed before the Millennial Kingdom can begin. Naturally, this would indicate this battle must take place at least seven years prior to the end of the Tribulation Period.
It is all unfolding, just like the Bible has predicted! “Be ready for the shout that will take us out!”