God will turn back the Russian-led invasion and destroy it on the mountains of Israel, according to Ezekiel 38–39 and Les Feldick.
In Ezekiel 38:4 God says, 'I will turn thee back,' and Ezekiel 39:4 says the invading army will fall on the mountains of Israel and be given to the birds and beasts. Les teaches this is a separate conflict from Armageddon, occurring early in the Tribulation, and that God also sends fire on the Russian homeland (Ezekiel 39:6).
Ezekiel 38:4 — God declares He will turn back the invader and bring him forth with his armies.
Ezekiel 39:4 — This verse directly says the invading army falls on the mountains of Israel and is given to birds and beasts.
Ezekiel 39:6 — God promises to send fire on Magog, which Les applies to Russia and the invading homelands.
In Ezekiel 38:4 God says, "And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords." This shows God Himself redirecting this massive armed force. Ezekiel 39:4 then declares, "Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured." The same chapter adds that God will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell carelessly in the isles (Ezekiel 39:6). Ezekiel 38:22 also describes God pleading against the invader "with pestilence and with blood," raining overflowing rain, great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
Les reads Ezekiel 38–39 as a Russian-led invasion. He notes that during the Cold War leaders feared a Russian sweep through Western Europe, but God says, "I will turn thee back," changing the direction of this force (Clip 0). Les places the invasion early in the Tribulation and identifies it with the red horse of Revelation 6, calling it a separate battle that is not Armageddon (Clips 1, 5). He repeatedly describes as his own speculation that Russia will first unload everything on North America so that no one can counteract it, then move into Israel (Clips 2, 3, 4). God destroys the invading army on the hills and mountains of Israel, using pestilence, hail, fire, brimstone, and the invaders turning on one another, and He also sends fire on the Russian homeland (Clips 4, 5, 7).
No. Les is explicit: "This is not Armageddon. This is a separate war, a separate battle within the seven-year time frame." He says although some people think this is Armageddon, he cannot agree.
According to Ezekiel 38:21–22 and 39:4, every man's sword will be against his brother, and God will plead against the invader with pestilence, blood, overflowing rain, hail, fire, and brimstone, causing the army to fall on the mountains of Israel. Les emphasizes that this northern army will be defeated not only by its own confusion but by a tremendous power of God, and it will be utterly destroyed on the hills and mountains of Israel.
Les places the great Russian invasion of Israel early in the Tribulation, saying that for the first three and a half years Israel will have relative freedom except for this invasion. He also connects it to the red horse of Revelation 6. In addition, he speculates that just prior to the invasion, Russia will unload everything it has on North America so that America, which he says he cannot find anywhere in prophecy, is off the scene.
Ezekiel 39:6 says God will send a fire on Magog. Les applies this to the homeland of Russia as well as the homelands of the accompanying nations that have come against Israel. He contrasts the destruction of the army in Israel itself — by pestilence, hail, and brimstone — with this fire on Magog.
God Turns the Russian-Led Invasion Back
Les points to Ezekiel 38:4, where God says "I will turn thee back," and explains that during the Cold War Western leaders feared a Russian invasion of Western Europe — but God redirects this force.
Russian Invasion as the Red Horse
Les identifies the great Russian invasion of Israel (Ezekiel 38–39) with the red horse of Revelation 6 and says Russia is far from done.
Russia Strikes North America First
Les speculates that Russia will unload everything on North America just before invading Israel, removing the only country that could counteract it. He calls this his own conjecture.
Why Russia Would Target America
Les asks what a Russian general would do before invading the Middle East and says he knows what he would do — a setup for his speculation that Russia takes out America first.
God Destroys the Invaders and Their Homeland
Les teaches that God will destroy the invading Russian armies on the hills of Israel, but the homeland will also be hit by fire. He acknowledges this is his own idea.
Not Armageddon; Fire on Magog
Les insists Ezekiel 38–39 is a separate battle from Armageddon, and he applies Ezekiel 39:6's fire on Magog to Russia and the accompanying nations' homelands.
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Mutual Slaughter and God's Power
Les describes how "every man's sword shall be against his brother" and God sends pestilence, hail, fire, and brimstone, so the northern army is utterly destroyed on Israel's hills and mountains.
Ezekiel 38:4: And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords:
This verse shows God personally turning back the invading force, a key point in Les's teaching that Russia will not conquer Western Europe.
Ezekiel 39:4: Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured.
This directly answers what happens to the invading army: it falls and is destroyed on Israel's mountains.
Ezekiel 39:6: And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
God also judges the homeland of the invaders, which Les identifies as Russia.
Ezekiel 38:22: And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
This describes the supernatural destruction God brings on the Russian-led coalition.
Ezekiel 38:21: And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be against his brother.
The invaders turn on one another, a detail Les highlights from the destruction scene.
Revelation 6:4: And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
Les identifies this red horse of Revelation 6 with the Russian invasion of Ezekiel 38–39.
Les says God will "turn back" the Russian-led force, changing its direction. He notes Western leaders feared a Russian invasion during the Cold War, but in his reading the invasion is directed to Israel instead.
No. Les explicitly says this is a separate war, a separate battle within the seven-year Tribulation, and not Armageddon.
Ezekiel 39:6 says God will send a fire on Magog, which Les applies to Russia and its allied homelands. According to Les, God destroys the army on Israel's mountains and also brings fire on the homeland.
Les places the Russian activity early in the Tribulation, probably within its first year. He identifies the invasion with the red horse of Revelation 6 and speculates that Russia will first strike North America just before it moves into Israel.
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