How does God destroy the Russian homeland in Ezekiel 38:6?
God declares He will send fire on Magog, the Russian homeland, and on those dwelling carelessly. Unlike the destruction in Israel where God sends pestilence, hail, and brimstone, the language here suggests God may use an outside force to destroy Russia.
Les explains that some people think Ezekiel 38 depicts Armageddon, but he cannot agree; it is a separate war within the seven-year time frame. In verse 6, God says He will send fire on Magog and those dwelling carelessly, which refers to the Russian homeland and the accompanying nations that consorted against Israel. Les notes the language differs from the destruction of the army in Israel itself, where God uses pestilence, hail, and brimstone. Here, Les thinks God is using an outside force to destroy the Russian homeland, though he admits this is only speculation and cannot be proven from Scripture. He has presented this concept to his classes for years without ridicule.