The Unfolding Blueprint: Ezekiel's Ancient Prophecy and the Shifting World Order | Don Pearce | 8.10.2025 | 11min Read

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The Unfolding Blueprint: Ezekiel’s Ancient Prophecy and the Shifting World Order

A look at how current events align with a dramatic, end-times scenario foretold millennia ago. If you’ve been watching world events, particularly the actions of Russia, with a sense of prophetic anticipation, you may have noticed something unsettling: the pieces on the global chessboard are moving. And for students of Biblical prophecy, they are moving in a pattern that was outlined over 2,500 years ago. As a Christadelphian recently commented, Bible prophecy isn’t about the fulfilment of the expected, but the unexpected. It is a sign for those who have the eyes to see, a divine signal in the noise of human history. Nowhere is this more evident than in the books of Ezekiel, where chapters 38 and 39 paint a startling picture of a future conflict that seems to be inching from the pages of scripture into our daily headlines.

Chapter 1: The Lone Bear and the Coming Confederation

Today, we see Russia operating as a lone power. Its military ambitions, as demonstrated in Ukraine, are pursued largely through its own strength and will. President Putin’s long-term goals appear rooted in a vision of reclaiming a lost Slavic-Orthodox empire. This focus on Ukraine is deeply symbolic. It is the birthplace of Vladimir the Great, who brought Eastern Orthodoxy to the region, famously baptizing his subjects in the River Dnieper. For Moscow, the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453 was a historic catastrophe—a stain they long to wipe clean. The dream of reclaiming Constantinople (modern Istanbul) and Jerusalem, the birthplace of their Christianity, remains a powerful undercurrent in Russian geopolitics. In their view, the Jewish roots of the faith are often overshadowed, replaced by a narrative of Christian holy lands.   . But according to Ezekiel, a dramatic shift is coming. The prophecy describes a Russia that no longer works alone. Ezekiel 38 introduces “Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal”—a figure widely interpreted by scholars as a leader from the north, centered in modern Russia. The key change is that Gog comes not as a solitary aggressor, but as the head of a vast, multinational confederation. This alliance, detailed in verses 5 and 6, includes Persia (Iran), Cush (likely Sudan and parts of Africa), Put (Libya), Gomer, and Togarmah (believed to be regions in modern Turkey). The formation of such a coalition would represent a radical realignment from the Russia we see today. It hasn’t happened yet, and building this axis of power will take time, but the geopolitical groundwork is being laid before our eyes.

Chapter 2: The Invasion of a Secure Israel

The catalyst for this prophecy is as specific as the alliance itself. The invasion led by Gog will occur at a time when Israel is dwelling securely. Ezekiel describes a nation at peace, living in “unwalled villages” without bars or gates—a picture of profound tranquility and a lack of military fear. This may seem implausible given Israel’s current security posture, but the seeds are there. On a recent visit in 2023, as our coach departed Jerusalem for Ben Gurion Airport, I was struck by the incredible number of new high-rise apartments springing up on the city’s eastern side. Hundreds of buildings, designed for Jewish families, stood without the security fencing one might expect. It was a tangible glimpse of a nation building for a future of peace and expansion. Into this scene of security, Gog and his hordes will come “like a cloud to cover the land.” While the ancient text speaks of horses and horsemen, the principle is clear: a massive, overwhelming military assault. The imagery finds a curious modern echo; a recent article in the *Daily Telegraph* detailed Putin’s use of a specialist cavalry unit within his personal guard. The symbols of the past still resonate in the powers of the present. Yet, this invasion will not succeed. Ezekiel 39 describes its stunning end: the total defeat of Gog’s army on the mountains of Israel. The aftermath is so vast that it will take seven months to bury the dead, and the weapons left behind will fuel Israel for seven years. The skeletons will be collected into a mass grave, serving as a permanent war memorial—a stark testament for future generations to the folly of despising the God of Israel. Why would God orchestrate such a cataclysmic intervention? Ezekiel 39:23-29 provides the profound answer. It is the culmination of a long history. For 2,000 years, Israel has borne the shame of its trespasses, having rejected its Messiah and trusted in its own strength. This final, divine defense is both a judgment on the nations and a means of humbling and ultimately restoring Israel, forcing them to recognize the God who has never truly forsaken them.

Chapter 3: Our Role in the Shadow of Prophecy

So, where does this leave us? A great deal remains on the prophetic calendar. The question for every generation of believers is: how much of this will we witness? The New Testament reminds us that Christ’s return will be like a “thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). For the apostle Paul’s generation, a day of sudden judgment came in AD 70 with the destruction of Jerusalem. For us, it points to Christ’s Second Coming. The prophetic pattern of “peace and safety” followed by “sudden destruction” is a sign for the world, but we are “children of the day.” Our role is not to set dates, but to live with urgent faithfulness. We are to be pilgrims and strangers in an alien land, seeking “a city to come”—the Kingdom of God (Hebrews 11:16). Our lives should be a testimony to the hope we possess, showing those around us that our citizenship is elsewhere. Our Personal interpretation on the Timeline. While date-setting is unwise, studying the prophetic framework is not. Our own reading of scripture suggests the Master’s return is very imminent. We believe there may be a period of approximately 10 years from the resurrection of the dead and the gathering of the saints, until the invasion by Gog. This could be followed by 10 years of peace in the land, and then 30 years of war. This totals 50 years from Gog’s invasion—a symbolic Jubilee period. Within it lies a 40-year epoch, mirroring Israel’s journey from Egypt, at the end of which the Kingdom will be fully established. This final phase would see the two great harvests of judgment: the corn harvest of Armageddon and the grape harvest of the final world system’s demise. The stage is being set. The players are taking their positions. Our calling is to watch, to understand, and above all, to live as faithful citizens of the coming Kingdom, ready for our King’s return. What are your thoughts on the convergence of current events and Biblical prophecy? Share your reflections in the comments below. Don pearce | 8.10.2025 | 11 min read Watch the Vlog here… [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igM6Z_x3SKU[/embedyt][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] https://christadelphianvideo.org/the-unfolding-blueprint-ezekiels-ancient-prophecy-and-the-shifting-world-order-don-pearce-8-10-2025-11min-read/?feed_id=102321&_unique_id=68e751c7abd90