The topic of Israel's Gaza is discussed almost every day.

Almost every day, there's no end to discussions about Israel's Gaza...

...At that time, the Philistines had five cities.

Verses 4-7 of Chapter 2 pronounce judgment.

First, the destruction of four cities is described.
"Gaza" is the Palestinian-inhabited area in present-day southwestern Israel, and to the north were "Ashkelon" and "Ashdoth," with "Ekron" further inland.

In addition to these, "Gath" was also included, making a total of five cities that formed the central city-states of the Philistine land.

However, because they were anti-Semites (Philistines)...
...The Lord prophesied that His land would be wiped out, and that it would "belong to the remnant of the house of Judah."

...And He promised to give it to the remnant, the Israelites returning from the world's dispersion.
...And pastureland would extend all the way to the seashore.

Ezekiel chapter 34 prophesies that the entire land of Israel will become like this❗️.

This prophecy will be fulfilled after Jesus' second coming.

...We are witnessing biblical prophecy firsthand.
Gaza is becoming a ruin.
Gaza's recovery will be much later.
The Bible is a trustworthy book of God.

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.