July/August 2024

Gog and Magog

The Invasion of Israel From Ezekiel 38—39


Russia, Iran, and other world powers take center stage in this issue of Israel My Glory, as we study Ezekiel 38—39 and the prophecy of the Battle of Gog and Magog. In the last days, a powerful ruler identified as “Gog” will lead a mighty coalition to invade Israel and threaten its survival.

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Features

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From the Editor Jul/Aug 2024

On Easter Sunday, we lost a great man of God. Elwood McQuaid, former executive director of The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry (FOI)...

It Pays to Talk to the Right Person

You may recall my mother, the five-star kvetch, from the previous issue of Israel My Glory. She perfected the art...

Understanding Gog and Magog

Ezekiel 38—39 contains one of the greatest prophecies in the Bible. It describes a massive invasion of Israel in the last days...

Is Gog’s Invasion Imminent?

Although there is no question a coalition of nations will descend on Israel, intent on annihilating it, there are certainly questions...

The Question is WHY?

Sometime in the future, a war will break out. In today’s world, that would seem a normal activity, as there are always conflicts brewing somewhere...

No Weapon Formed

The threat to Israel’s survival has existed for millennia. Jewish people often stand before their history in sober silence, so stunned by the unmitigated brutality...


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