Yes — some people, including Les Feldick, believe Russia is still a threat because they expect it to fulfill the end-times invasion of Israel described in Ezekiel 38–39.
Les Feldick teaches that Russia, identified with Gog, Magog, Meshech, and Tubal, is not dead militarily despite economic problems. He points to the Russian army still intact east of the Urals, active espionage, and ballistic missiles still aimed at American targets as evidence that Russia is still on the prophetic scene and will eventually invade Israel.
Ezekiel 38:2 — Identifies Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, as the leader of a northern confederation that many prophecy teachers, including Les Feldick, associate with Russia.
Ezekiel 38:18–19 — Describes God's fury and a great shaking in the land of Israel when Gog comes against Israel, showing that a real invasion will trigger divine judgment.
The Bible does not use the name 'Russia,' but it describes a great end-times invasion of Israel from the north. In Ezekiel 38:2, God tells the prophet to set his face against 'Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.' This leader brings a massive coalition against Israel. Ezekiel 38:18–19 says that when Gog comes against the land of Israel, God's fury will come up in His face, and He will cause a great shaking in the land of Israel. This is not a symbolic or purely spiritual event; it is a literal military invasion that will trigger God's judgment. The Bible thus presents a real geopolitical threat to Israel involving a northern power that many Bible students identify with Russia.
Les Feldick teaches that Russia is far from dead. He repeatedly warns, 'Don't you believe for a minute that the Russian bear is dead. The Russian bear is alive and well' (Clip 1). He notes that the Russian army is still sitting east of the Ural Mountains, espionage has not been cut, and Russian ballistic missiles are still in place, still loaded, and still pointed at American targets (Clips 1–2). Les connects Russia with Gog, Magog, Meshech, and Tubal, and insists that prophecy guarantees Russia and its satellite nations will eventually invade Israel in the Middle East (Clip 6). He explains that the world expected Russia to drive toward the Atlantic, but Scripture says God will turn them back toward Israel (Clip 4). He also teaches that Russia has been anti-God for over 70 years and will still answer for its treatment of the Jews (Clip 5). Les offers a personal speculation that before invading Israel, Russia might launch an initial attack on North America to knock the Western Hemisphere out of prophecy, though he clearly labels this as 'speculation' and 'common sense' (Clip 7).
Les Feldick teaches that, contrary to the world's general thinking, the Russian forces will not concern themselves with Western Europe because that will be the domain of the Antichrist (Clip 3). Prophecy only involves three areas in the last days: Western Europe, the Orient, and parts of Africa. Russia and the Western Hemisphere are not part of the final battle at Armageddon. Instead, God will turn Russia back from the west and direct it toward Israel (Clip 4). The Bible says that even though the world has been waiting for Russia to invade toward the Atlantic, God says, 'I'm going to turn you back' (Clip 4). So Russia's threat is specifically against Israel, not Europe.
Les Feldick says no. He points to observable evidence that Russia remains a military power: the Russian army is intact east of the Ural Mountains, Russia has not cut anyone from its espionage staff, and its ballistic missiles are still loaded and pointed at American targets (Clips 1–2). He acknowledges economic problems but insists Russia is not off the scene (Clip 2). In his view, the Russian bear is 'alive and well' and still a threat (Clip 1).
Les Feldick teaches that God has not forgotten Russia's long history of anti-God behavior and ill treatment of the Jews (Clip 5). When Gog invades Israel, God's fury will come up before Him, and there will be a great shaking in the land of Israel (Ezekiel 38:18–19). Les also speculates that after a possible Russian attack on North America, God will send fire on the Russian homeland, and the United States' submarine forces might deliver the missiles that bring destruction (Clip 7). He emphasizes that all of this is his personal speculation and not explicit doctrine (Clip 7).
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The Russian Bear Is Alive and Well
Les Feldick teaches that Russia is not dead: its army is intact east of the Urals and its espionage activity has not been reduced, so Russia remains a prophetic threat.
Russian Missiles Still Pointed at America
Les cites Time Magazine to show Russia's ballistic missiles are still in place and targeted at American cities, making Russia an active danger even after the Cold War.
Russia Bypasses Western Europe
Les explains that Russia will not invade Western Europe because that is the Antichrist's territory; Russia's focus in prophecy is on Israel.
God Turns Russia Toward Israel
Les shows that although the world expected a Russian drive to the Atlantic, God says He will turn them back, leading them to invade Israel instead.
God's Fury Against Russia
Les reminds listeners that Russia has been anti-God for over 70 years and will still face God's wrath, resulting in a great shaking in Israel.
Israel Intact for the Russian Invasion
Les teaches that Israel will remain intact for the great invasion by Russia and its satellite nations, which will happen in the Middle East according to prophecy.
Speculation: Initial Attack on North America
Les speculates that Russia may first unload its missiles on North America to knock the Western Hemisphere out of prophecy, but he clearly labels this as speculation.
Ezekiel 38:2: Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
This is the foundational verse that names the leader and nations that many, including Les Feldick, identify with Russia and her allies.
Ezekiel 38:18: And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury shall come up in my face.
This verse directly connects the invasion of Israel by Gog with God's wrath, showing the invasion is a real event.
Ezekiel 38:19: For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel:
Les quotes this verse to show that God's judgment on Russia will cause a great shaking in Israel, proving the invasion is part of God's prophetic plan.
Yes. Les Feldick teaches that the Russian bear is alive and well. He points to the Russian army east of the Urals, continued espionage, and ballistic missiles still aimed at America as evidence that Russia remains a threat.
Les states that most Bible scholars he reads are convinced that Gog, Magog, Meshech, and Tubal refer to Russia and her satellite nations. He teaches that Russia will invade Israel in the end times.
Les Feldick teaches that Russia will not invade Western Europe; that territory is reserved for the Antichrist. Instead, God will turn Russia back from the west and move them into Israel.
No. Les explicitly says this is his personal speculation and 'common sense,' not something proven from Scripture. He says he does not say it to arouse fear.
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