What Does The Bible Say About Ukraine
As you will see, the Bible tells us a lot about Ukraine’s history. The way out of this situation is to simply repent and obey God.
Ukraine is in the news all the time.
Are you struggling to keep up with world events? Does the news of a country in Eastern Europe called Ukraine sound like gibberish to you? You’re not alone! It can be confusing, especially when it seems like every time someone mentions Ukraine, it’s always in relation to Russia and its military invasion.
So what is this place that’s always making headlines but has never been on your radar before?
What does the Bible say about Ukraine?
The Bible doesn’t say a lot about Ukraine, although it does mention the city of Chortitza. The city of Chortitza is where many Mennonites live and was founded by Mennonite settlers who came from Germany.
The Bible also talks about God’s judgment and His mercy. This can be seen in the book of Ezekiel 38-39 which says that God will judge nations including Russia, Iran and Turkey for their sins before He brings peace to Israel.
Although you don’t see Ukraine in the scriptures, you do read about Chortitza and Molotschna, both in what is now Ukraine.
Although you may not see Ukraine in the Scriptures, you do read about Chortitza and Molotschna, both in what is now Ukraine. These are Mennonite communities that were established by German immigrants to Russia beginning in 1789. The Mennonite community was founded on pacifism and nonviolence, with its members refusing to fight in wars or bear arms. They also refused to swear oaths or take part in government service. They were persecuted for these beliefs but continued their peaceful way of life through much oppression until they fled to Canada after World War II ended.
Mennonites are Christians but not just a denomination—rather, they represent an entire movement within Christianity that began over 500 years ago with radical reformers like Martin Luther who believed that people should have direct access to God without having clergymen stand between them (that’s why they’re often referred to as “The People of the Book”). The term “Anabaptist” simply means “rebaptizer,” because Anabaptists believe people must be baptized again when they become adults—as opposed roughly every other Christian group which believes baptism is only performed once as an infant
In 1789, Johann Cornies, a Mennonite from West Prussia, sought to remedy this by uniting all Mennonites into an agrarian commune.
Mennonites are a religious group that originated in the Netherlands. They practice pacifism and modesty, as well as community living and agricultural work. In 1789, Johann Cornies, a Mennonite from West Prussia (present-day Poland), sought to remedy this by uniting all Mennonites into an agrarian commune. He purchased land from the government with funding from his congregation. The result was Derenthal, which today is known as Chortitza Colony and is located in Ukraine’s Odessa Oblast region near the Black Sea coast.
The Bible tells us a lot about Ukraine’s history.
- The Bible tells us a lot about Ukraine’s history.
- It is a land of great beauty and suffering.
- It has been a battleground for centuries, and the crossroads through which many great armies have passed.
- Let us consider its past before we review its present day situation and then establish what this means for you as an individual Christian, who lives in your own country but also cares deeply about Ukraine’s future.
This is what the Bible tells us about Ukraine today.
The news of Ukraine is constantly in the headlines. It’s a country that has been in the news for years, and it’s only become more focused on as tensions with Russia have escalated.
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe and is a country with a rich history, culture and heritage. The country was once part of the USSR, but today it’s an independent state whose people have developed their own culture and heritage over centuries.
You see this reality played out again and again in Leviticus 26 / Deuteronomy 28.
You see this reality played out again and again in Leviticus 26 / Deuteronomy 28.
Leviticus 26 is a long list of blessings that will come upon Israel if they obey the Lord, and what curses will come if they don’t. Deuteronomy 28 is the same thing, except it’s longer and also includes curses for disobedience to specific laws given by Moses in Leviticus 17-26 (i.e., sacrifices). The way I read them together: there’s no reason to assume that one has priority over another; rather, they’re parallel sets of instructions from God through Moses.
When we look at Ukraine’s history, we find plenty of biblical precedent for its current situation as an independent nation struggling with identity politics among ethnic groups within its borders: when Israel was first brought into existence after being taken captive by Assyria hundreds of years earlier (see 2 Kings 17), there were many nations within its borders whose peoples refused to assimilate into their new home–they preferred to stay separate rather than assimilate themselves into a larger political entity where all would be equal (see Ezra 4). This pattern repeated itself later on when Babylon conquered Judah/Israel–people refused to assimilate into Babylonian culture even when forced by their captors!
The Bible warns against misusing God’s Word for profit.
You might think that the Bible is a book of magic or fortune-telling, but it’s not. Some people try to use parts of the Bible for profit, but this is wrong. The Bible warns against misusing God’s Word for financial gain:
No one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24)
You cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24)
The love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10)
The way out of this situation is to simply repent and obey God.
The way out of this situation is to simply repent and obey God. That’s it! It all starts with repentance, which means “a change of mind.” When you repent, you have a change of heart. You can’t just come up with some excuse for why something happened or justify your behavior without a sincere change in your thinking and heart. If someone tells you to repent today, that doesn’t mean tomorrow you’ll be going back to doing what was wrong yesterday; it means today you’re going to start being more honest about what’s really happening around you and how it affects others.
It also means focusing on God instead of yourself (or the things He gave us). When we focus on ourselves, we end up trying to get everything else around us instead—including other people’s attention—but when we focus on God instead? Well then life becomes much simpler because now our value isn’t found in anything except who Jesus Christ is as our Savior!
Learn more about God’s plan for Ukraine by asking some questions
To get a better understanding of God’s plan for Ukraine, you can ask some questions:
- What is God’s plan for Ukraine?
- How can I help Ukraine follow God’s plan?
- Will God use me to help Ukraine follow His plan?
You may not have all the answers at first, but this will give you direction for your prayers and actions.
The best way to learn about God’s plan for Ukraine is by asking questions. Why did Jesus come to earth? What does it mean when God says we are all sinners? How can I know if my life has meaning or if it’s just a waste of time? If you have these questions, then this article may have given you some answers.