1. Israel is regathered in the Land (Ezek 37:12; Isa 11:11,12; Deut 30:3-5).

2. Ancient cities are rebuilt and inhabited (Ezek 36:1-5, 8-10).

3. They meet Muslim/"Arab" resistance (Jer 49:16; Zeph 2:8; Ezek 25:12; 32:5; 36:2; Obad 1:10).

4. Israel establishes an army for defense—see also #10 (Ezek 36:6,7;38:8).

This may be the war that precedes the Gog Magog War:

5. Adjacent Muslim nations Confederate (Ps 83:1-8).

6. The Confederacy is committed to the destruction of Israel (Ps 83:1-5, 12).

7. War starts between the Confederacy and Israel (Jer 49:2, 8, 19).

8. Title regained: "My people Israel" (Hos 1:8-10; Rom 9:25,26; Ezek 36:8-12).

9. Israel decisively defeats the Confederacy (Obad 1:9, 18; Ezek

25:13,14; Jer 49:10,20,21, 23-26; Isa 11:12-14;17:1; 19:16,17).

10. Israel has become "an exceedingly great army" (Ezek 37:10; Jer49:21).

11. Israel takes prisoners of war (Jer 48:46,47; 49:3,6,11; Zeph 2:10,11).

12. The Region is reshaped (Isa 17:1; Jer 49:2, 10; Zeph 2:4).

13. Israel expands its borders (Obad 1:19; Jer 49:2; Isa 19:18,19).

14. Israel "dwells securely" in the Land (Ezek 38:10-12).

This, then, would seem to set the stage for the subsequent events of Ezekiel 38 and 39. If this view is correct, there may be a huge surprise ready to unfold that will totally restructure the Middle East!

"The only certain barrier to truth is the presumption you already have it." Our challenge is to keep an open mind and study diligently, continually reexamining the numerous presuppositions that tend to blind us all. We are, indeed, entering one of the most exciting times in the history of the Planet Earth! May the Holy Spirit be your personal guide as you continue your "treasure hunt" of searching the Holy Scriptures to prove that these things are so!