Ezekiel 37 – the regathering of Israel from the nations of the world

Ezekiel 38 – the enemies and friends of Israel

Ezekiel 38-39 – The Victory for Israel & the Defeat of Israel’s Enemies

Genesis 12:1-3

This war with Iran is all about Oil – Ezekiel 38:12 (spoil or plunder)

Ezekiel 38:19-20 – an earthquake swallows up the enemy

38:21 – enemies fight against each other

38:22 – plagues, hailstones, fire & burning sulphur  happen

38:23 – the world will know that there is a true and living God

Ezekiel 39:1-8 – The Lord will fight Israel’s enemies

What are we going to do, given that we know we are in the last days and that Jesus Christ is coming back soon?

Ephesus – means to relax…be complacent…they lost their edge

Christianity is continuing and sustaining our walk

-continue means to remain…stay…persevere

-John 8:31-32…John 15:9…Col 1:23…Col 4:2…Heb 13:1-2

LEVITICUS 6:12-13 – this refers to keeping the fire of God burning in our lives

-throw a log on the fire

-Sustained Fellowship = Sustained Fire

-Do not become a hot tub Christian

– Revelation 2:4-5

-it actually says – “THE FIRST ONE”

-Jesus always needs to be first

Examples:  Mark 10:17-27 – the Rich Young Ruler

                   Genesis 22:1-12

Left – does not refer to abandonment, but to release something you once held to be very special and was close to your heart

vs2-3 – they were too busy with church activities

-They pushed to the side the daily time we spend with Jesus

-the Lord sees our works

works and labor – it is hard, tiring, and exhausting work

Verse 2 – Ephesus stood against evil and false apostles

How do we get our first love back? — Revelation 2:5

Verse 7 – pay close attention to everything the Holy Spirit is saying

Paradise of God – is heaven

Overcomes – this refers to those who are saved and remain faithful to Jesus, no matter what

Tree of Life – represents eternal life