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Restoration, Renewal and the Prophecy of Gog and Magog

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: Thu. Oct 2nd

This lesson will focus on Edom's destruction and the promise of Israel's full restoration as a type for the climatic victory of the church at the end of time.

Sources

1. The Holy Bible (NASB 1995)

Primary scriptural source for direct quotation and contextual reading of Ezekiel 35-39.

2. Daniel I. Block, The Book of Ezekiel (NICOT, Vols. 1 & 2)

Detailed commentary covering historical background, literary structure, and theological themes in Ezekiel, including the Gog and Magog prophecies.

3. John B. Taylor, Ezekiel: An Introduction & Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary)

Provides concise exegesis and easily accessible insights on the major sections of Ezekiel, helpful for both pastoral teaching and personal study.

4. Christopher J. H. Wright, The Message of Ezekiel (The Bible Speaks Today)

Offers pastoral reflections on Israel's restoration, the valley of dry bones, and the final battle motif, emphasizing how these texts shape Christian hope.

5. Kim Riddlebarger, A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times

A thorough presentation of the amillennial viewpoint, discussing prophetic passages (like Ezekiel 38-39) in light of broader eschatological themes.

6. Sam Storms, Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative

Explores key eschatological issues, including the interpretation of Gog and Magog in Revelation 20 and its Old Testament background in Ezekiel.

7. Anthony A. Hoekema, The Bible and the Future

Classic work from an amillennial perspective, examining biblical prophecy and demonstrating how Old Testament visions (such as Ezekiel's) ultimately point to God's final triumph over evil.

8. IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (Edited by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas)

Cultural, historical, and archaeological insights into the references to Edom, the "new heart" theme, and the climactic battle imagery in Ezekiel 35-39.