1. The Sovereign LORD is against Gog (1-13)

Gog of Magog represents the ambition of godless nations. He gathers an alliance to plunder unwalled villages. Yet the Sovereign LORD knows his thoughts. Throughout history God raises and brings down nations. Behind their arrogant power is Satan, whose final defeat is foreshadowed here (see Rev 20:7-10). No plan succeeds against God.

2. God proved holy through Gog (14-23)

Gog thought Israel was like other nations: at the mercy of his great horde (14-15). But Israel is different because they are God's people. God is with his people, and had for years told them of Gog's coming by the prophets. In his anger God himself will destroy Gog completely. In executing judgment on Gog the Sovereign Lord proves he is great and holy in the eyes of all nations.