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#9 THE END TIMES PODCAST: Russia | The Northern BearHost: Dr. Stephen Phinney | Russia is not just a bully nation; it plays one of the leading roles in the End Times - igniting the final battle of humanity.
THE NORTHERN BEAR ROARSOutside of Israel, Russia is the leading nation within the End Times!Conservative Bible scholars and prophecy watchers have long associated Russia with the “king of the north” and the symbolic “bear” mentioned in prophetic Scripture, suggesting it plays a pivotal role in the End Times storyline. This truth is drawn from passages like Ezekiel 38–39, where a powerful northern nation, identified as Gog, from the land of Magog, is prophesied to lead a coalition against Israel in the latter days. Since the Bible identifies Russia as the land of Magog, many believe that the geographic and historical clues—such as Magog’s location north of Israel—point to the Russian Federation as a modern fulfillment of this ancient prophecy. The imagery of the bear also adds weight to this interpretation.In Daniel 7:5, a beast resembling a bear rises as one of four empires in a prophetic vision. Most interpret this bear as symbolizing Russia, especially given the nation’s longstanding association with the bear in both cultural and political symbolism. This bear is described as raised up on one side, with three ribs in its mouth—possibly representing conquests or alliances. In modern prophetic analysis, this has been linked to Russia’s military interventions and its strategic partnerships in the Islamic Middle East. Furthermore, Daniel 11:40–45 describes a climactic series of battles involving the “king of the north” in the final days, which some believe aligns with Russia’s increasing geopolitical assertiveness and its proximity to Israel’s northern border. The idea is that Russia, as a dominant northern power, could lead or support a confederation of nations in a future conflict centered around Israel—fulfilling the prophetic scenario of a northern invasion that ultimately draws divine intervention. While interpretations vary, the convergence of biblical geography, symbolic imagery, and current global dynamics has led many to view Russia as a significant player in the unfolding of End Times prophecy. I am one of them. Whether one sees this as literal or symbolic, the narrative invites reflection on how ancient texts continue to resonate with modern headlines. WATCH THE VIDEO
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