What nations are Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38?
In Ezekiel 38, Gog and Magog are identified as the nations now recognized as the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, a consortium of nations headed up by the Russians. The prophecy names Gog as the chief prince of Meshach and Tubal, indicating a coalition.
Les explains that almost everyone agrees Gog and Magog are the nations we now recognize as the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, what have you. He reads Ezekiel 38:2, where God tells the Son of man to set his face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshach and Tubal. Les also notes that God is sovereign and will bring this consortium of nations headed up by the Russians, turning them back. He adds that some of his statements are his own personal projection not directly from Scripture.
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,