One of the more “positive” news topics these days is the independence referendum in Southern Sudan. Voters in Southern Sudan currently have an opportunity to determine whether Southern Sudan will secede from the northern part of Sudan and form their own, independent country. The following video provides some background information on the independence referendum which will continue through Saturday: Link
The independence referendum in Southern Sudan has caught my attention because it may potentially have some Bible prophecy implications if voters in Southern Sudan approve the referendum, which remains to be seen since 60% of registered voters must participate in the referendum to pass it. Today I’ll explain why this event may potentially have some Bible prophecy implications.
- Eze 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,
- Eze 38:3 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
- Eze 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:
- Eze 38:5 Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet:
At a first glance people might think that modern day Ethiopia is country that Ezekiel 38:5 is referring to when it says “Ethiopia”. However, the actual Hebrew term used in Ezekiel 38:5 is “Cush”, which was a nation listed in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:6 and the name of a kingdom during biblical times. According to archeologists, the kingdom of Cush or Kush was located in modern day Northern Sudan and Southern Egypt; approximately spanning from Aswan, Egypt to Khartoum, Sudan-Sudan’s capital.
The significance of this referendum-if it is passed-is that it may eventually lead to the reemergence of the kingdom of Cush. I would not be surprised if the country that forms out of the northern part of Sudan ends up being the area that represents Cush in Ezekiel 38:5…
Notes of Caution:
Even if the referendum passes, there is no guarantee that Southern Sudan will gain independence without a fight. Link
People who claim to have Cush heritage exist in Southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. There is even speculation by a senior government official in Southern Sudan that the people of Southern Sudan could name their new country the “kingdom of Cush”. Therefore, the possibility exists that the Cush mentioned in Ezekiel 38:5 is not limited to just Northern Sudan. However, Northern Sudan is more likely than not going to be an ally of the Antichrist in the Ezekiel 38 invasion.
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STUPID !!!!!!
Allow me to clarify that simple statement, “STUPID”. I was referring to your approach - not you directly. It is beyond incorrect (it’s in fact stupid) to assert that the independence referendum in Nuba / Sudan is the beginning of Ezekiel’s prophecy.First of all, the famed historian and scholar Josephus identified Gog and Magog as the Scythians an ancient Iranian people (ancient Iranians are connected to the early A-ryans). He asserts that Alexander “locked these barbarians of the far north with iron gates behind the Caucasus mountains.” By the way Europeans are not Caucasusians, Caucasusians themselves reject that notion.The likeness of Gog and Magog has been carried in the Lord Mayor's Show that occurs every second Saturday of November. ever since the time of Henry the V; are considered the guardians of the City of London. Also, the Historia Regum Britanniae mentions Gog and Magog as being slain by Corin the Cornish hero or Corineus. Early Christian writers considered Gog and Magog to be Romans, while Archbishop J Magnus traced Sweden’s royal family line back to Magog as a son of Japheth.So then, apparently, these are the people who shall rise against God and his people.Now in regards to Africa, “Ethiopia” is the Greek generalization to the continent of Africa, especially north Africa as they knew it. These lands were historically pillaged by Europeans and now by Arabs. The passage in Ezekial refers to the traditional land of Kush not the traditional people. So, in examining your assessment of Ezekiel, you are twisting facts.Realistically, you are saying that the Europeans are anti-christs and with the help of the evil Arab invaders of Africa they are going to rise against God and his people.What about Sudan / Nuba? Ezekiel 39:2, says, “and I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, “That’s Nubian post-colonial history. That prophesy is being fulfilled?Also note Ezekiel 30:4, Ezekiel 30:4, A sword will come against Egypt,
and anguish will come upon Cush.
When the slain fall in Egypt,
her wealth will be carried away and her foundations torn down. And Chapter 7They will be desolate
among desolate lands,
and their cities will lie
among ruined cities.I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt
by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
And Chapter 1011 He and his army—the most ruthless of nations—
will be brought in to destroy the land.
They will draw their swords against Egypt
and fill the land with the slain.
12 I will dry up the waters of the Nile
and sell the land to an evil nation;
by the hand of foreigners
I will lay waste the land and everything in itIt is clear that the prophecy was relating to a time in history and that the original Egyptians, Nubians, and Cushites were not the evil nations rather victims of them; because of the ills of their foreign rulers.Let me know if you need further clarification.Mr. P
Thank you for clarifying your statement. I was not trying to insinuate that Ezekiel's prophecy was beginning because of that independence referendum. I agree that it would be completely idiotic of anyone to claim that the prophecy started due to that independence referendum. I'm puzzled how you came to the conclusion that I was trying to claim that the prophecy started because of an independence referendum. I was not
As an aside, I'm reexamining Ezekiel 38 and Ezekiel 39 at the moment along with other chapters. I may come to a different conclusion about the chapters than I had in the article. If I do, I'll modify the article.
Thank you.
I just wanted to be clear.
I enjoy these subjects.
I'm glad things are clear now :)
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