When Will Russia Attack Israel?

5. When Will Russia Attack Israel? The Word of God in Ezekiel, Chapters 38,39, and Daniel, Chapter 9, lets us know when Russia will invade Israel. Ezekiel 38:8 reveals that Israel will be a nation in their land of Palestine and dwelling in safety. They were recognized by the United Nations May 14, 1948, as a sovereign nation. Since that time they have never dwelt in peace and safety. She fought wars in 1955 and 1956. In 1967, Israel had a tremendous victory in what was called the 6-Day War. 1973 was a different story! Israel lost as much as she had gained in the 1967 war. In the 1973 Yom Kippur War, during the first few hours, Israel lost about 5,000 men, over 600 tanks, and almost all of her air force was knocked out of the sky. Had it not been for the United States, Israel would have "gone down the drain" right then! We came to her aid in replenishing everything she had lost. The 1974, August issue, of Reader's Digest called it the greatest airlift in History when President Nixon and the United States backed Israel. The heads of Israel, Egypt, Palestine, and Jordan will be meeting in the White House. However, Israel will not have any peace, no matter how many peace agreements are signed; until she makes a covenant with the Antichrist, who promises her perpetual peace, according to Daniel 9:27 a.

"And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: " This will not take place until right after the Rapture. Israel will erect her Temple and offer the sacrifices under the old Levitical system. A school in Tel Aviv has been training hundreds of "cohens" (priests) for just such service. Of course, there will be no true peace for Israel until the Kingdom Reign of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ezekiel 38:8; Ezekiel 38:11; Ezekiel 38:14 shows us that Israel will not have an army, soldier or weapon to defend herself with; as her full confidence will be in her covenant with the Antichrist, whom she believes to be the long-promised Messiah. Israel will believe she is "dwelling safely." Ezekiel 38:15 tells us Russia will invade with an army on horseback, not with atomic or nuclear weapons. Why? That is all she will need as Israel will be defenseless.