Recently, we have been watching Hebrew Scholar, Dr. Michael Heiser at a great, very eye opening, thought provoking seminar. We also have one of his books called "Unseen Realm" which is the topic of the seminar below. It took him 15 years to write this book, spurred on by reading Psalm 82. As a believer myself for 30 years, I realize how much I read past verses, not digging deeper into what they really mean. With the resources available these days, and thanks to the Dead Sea Scrolls (the Biblical texts), they have been able to grasp the Bible's Words even better. Translating Greek/Hebrew into English definitely can weaken the meaning if no translated accurately. Michael has an incredible insight an heart's desire to explain the meaning of the supernatural realm and Biblical text on the deepest level I have ever heard. His words for some can be controversial,because we have been taught basic Bible doctrines based on human tradition and thought. The best thing to do is watch/read what he has to say and you will gain insight that many of us have never had or considered before.
I have been one of those Christians who believed it was wrong to read extra biblical texts like Enoch, Book of the Giants, and Jasher. Yet these books are referred to in the Bible. No, they are not official canonized Scripture. But they were written and they are used because they have useful information. Again if you want to know more, I suggest listening to the seminar below and/or read his book.
It will change the way you read God's Word.
Here are some verses Michael mentions to help sho God's divine council.
He doesn't need a council, He actually doesn't need anything or anyone to help. He can make decisions Himself, Why does He have a Divine council and the supernatural beings? The supernatural beings are sons of god (small "g". His supernatural family existed before creation on earth. He likes family, His
[Psa 82:1-8 ESV] 1 A Psalm of Asaph. God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 "How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." 5 They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. 6 I said, "You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you; 7 nevertheless, like men you shall die, and fall like any prince." 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations!
[1Ki 22:19-24 ESV] 19 And Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left; 20 and the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?' And one said one thing, and another said another. 21 Then a spirit came forward and stood before the LORD, saying, 'I will entice him.' 22 And the LORD said to him, 'By what means?' And he said, 'I will go out, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' And he said, 'You are to entice him, and you shall succeed; go out and do so.' 23 Now therefore behold, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; the LORD has declared disaster for you." 24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "How did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak to you?"
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Session # Supernatural - Q&A 1
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I have been one of those Christians who believed it was wrong to read extra biblical texts like Enoch, Book of the Giants, and Jasher. Yet these books are referred to in the Bible. No, they are not official canonized Scripture. But they were written and they are used because they have useful information. Again if you want to know more, I suggest listening to the seminar below and/or read his book.
It will change the way you read God's Word.
Here are some verses Michael mentions to help sho God's divine council.
He doesn't need a council, He actually doesn't need anything or anyone to help. He can make decisions Himself, Why does He have a Divine council and the supernatural beings? The supernatural beings are sons of god (small "g". His supernatural family existed before creation on earth. He likes family, His
[Psa 82:1-8 ESV] 1 A Psalm of Asaph. God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 "How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." 5 They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. 6 I said, "You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you; 7 nevertheless, like men you shall die, and fall like any prince." 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations!
[1Ki 22:19-24 ESV] 19 And Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left; 20 and the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?' And one said one thing, and another said another. 21 Then a spirit came forward and stood before the LORD, saying, 'I will entice him.' 22 And the LORD said to him, 'By what means?' And he said, 'I will go out, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' And he said, 'You are to entice him, and you shall succeed; go out and do so.' 23 Now therefore behold, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; the LORD has declared disaster for you." 24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "How did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak to you?"
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Session # Supernatural - Q&A 2
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