As The Chaos Dies

In this teaching we will go in depth on Balaam’s apocalyptic end of days oracles in Numbers 24.These oracles are both messianic and eschatological. One of the focuses of the study will be on the conflict between the Messiah and Gog… Yes, Gog of Ezekiel 38 fame. Select sources:Annus, A. (1999), ‘Are there Greek Rephaim? On the Etymology of Greek Meropes and Titanes’, UF 31: 13-30.Mitchell, D. C. (2016), Messiah ben Joseph, Newton Mearns, Glasgow: Campbell. Morales, L. M. (2024), Numbers 20-36, Apollos Old Testament Commentary, London: Apollos. Postell, S. D. (2019), 'Numbers 24:5-9, 15-19: The Distant Star', in M. Rydelnik and E. Blum (eds.), The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy: Studies and Expositions of the Messiah in the Old Testament, Chicago: Moody, 285-308.

In this teaching we will discuss the deeper meaning behind the talking donkey in Numbers 22.Select sources:Gane, R. E. (2004), Leviticus, Numbers, NAC, Grand Rapids: Zondervan.Moberly, R. W. L. (1999), 'On Learning to Be a True Prophet: The Story of Balaam and His Ass', in P. J. Harland and C. T. R. Hayward (eds.), New Heaven and New Earth. Prophecy and the Millennium: Essays in Honour of Anthony Gelston, VTSup 77, Leiden: Brill, 1-17.Morales, L. M. (2024), Numbers 20-36, Apollos Old Testament Commentary, London: Apollos. Postell, S. D. (2019), 'Numbers 24:5-9, 15-19: The Distant Star', in M. Rydelnik and E. Blum (eds.), The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy: Studies and Expositions of the Messiah in the Old Testament, Chicago: Moody, 285-308.

What does December 25 have to do with Christmas?When did the wise men arrive?What is the symbolic significance of Christmas trees?In the message I will discuss these questions and more!

What really happened that first Christmas?When was Jesus of Nazareth really born?What does that have to do with 9/11?How do we know this biblically?In this message I will discuss these questions and more!

In this teaching I will go through the symbolism of the vision in The Apocalypse of Ezra 13:1-13. It has many touch points to other topics we have been discussing on the channel, including: the Cloud Rider, Two Powers in Heaven, the deity of Christ, the resurrection, the antichrist, and the war of Gog & Magog in Ezekiel 38-39.

#revelation #mystery #prophetsIn this video we explore the Old Testament background of Mystery Babylon. Links to other prophecy series:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImcYH6HNik0VYdEs0BG1SAyMr7oceGIt&si=j-2G0vVPpPJr-dXIhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImcYH6HNik1d20Ez7sjpHfi5rADVo1EV&si=AMyCbgs6qlTcSDsahttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImcYH6HNik1jGLlNLZuoyw5ey6tadxtO&si=yBo_o7vEMGdoC98Uhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImcYH6HNik2yZ1wgoEURBqkGOJolVvuj&si=GeQvv4OEHkjl5U0O

#angels #stars #revelation Revelation 1:20 “This is the meaning of the mystery of the seven stars you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.”Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995.

#prophecy #revelation Revelation 1:19 Write down what you have seen and what they mean—the things that have already begun to happen.There is much debate as to the correct translation and interpretation of this verse. In this video I will go over the main views. Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995

#Christ #victor #revelation Revelation 1:18 “I was dead—but look!—I am alive forever and ever! I have the keys of Death and Hades.”Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Bass, Justin W. The Battle for the Keys: Revelation 1:18 and Christ's Descent into the Underworld. PBM. Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2014.Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995

#revelation Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead man. But he placed his right hand on me and said, “Stop being afraid! I am the first and the last, the living one. I was dead—but look!—I am alive forever and ever! I have the keys of Death and Hades.Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995

Revelation 1:16 “In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.”What could this verse possibly have to do with theosis or the book of Judges? In this video we will find out!Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995

#revelation #vision #GodRevelation 1: 13 Among the lamp stands there was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash around his chest. 14 His head and his hair were white like wool, in fact, as white as snow. His eyes were like flames of fire, 15 his feet were like glowing bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of raging waters.Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995.

In this teaching we will examine the One like a Son of Man from Daniel 7 and his relationship to the Ancient of Days. There are two old version of Daniel in Greek that equate the Son of Man with the Ancient of Days. John seems to be using these texts as his reference point in Revelation 1:13-15. What are the implications of this for our understanding of inspiration? Of Christology? Of Daniel 7?Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995.

#menorah #revelation #prophecy In this video we will examine the seven golden menorahs amongst which Christ walks. We will also discuss the prophetic pattern of Revelation as a whole. Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995

In this video we begin our discussion of the vision of Christ in Revelation 1:12-20. This passage will take us into Jewish Binitarian thinking. Also known as the Two Powers in Heaven. Understanding the Two Powers will have major implications for our Christology. 
Dr. Michael S. Heiser on the Two Powers:
https://youtu.be/CUkhWBKCuXc?si=3rhqknPGEzwvLjRB
For more from the channel:
https://youtu.be/isdUv8srdoo?si=F6XmBRtlIZyKStY0
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https://youtu.be/ghhqvVudn6k?si=-tTkfL1ttSmlPwdI
Select Sources:
Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998
Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999
Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.
Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. 
Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. 
Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997
NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. 
Orlov, Andrei. THE GLORY OF THE INVISIBLE GODTwo Powers in Heaven Traditions and Early Christology. London. T&T Clark. 2019. 
Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA:Smyth & Helwys. 2001. 
Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993
Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023
Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995

#DayoftheLord #Sunday #earlychurch Didache 14:1 Translation options:On the Lord's Day of the Lord come together, break bread and hold Eucharist. But every Lord's day gather yourselves together, and break bread, and give thanksgivingAnd on the Lord's own day gather yourselves together and break bread and give thanksEvery day, gather together, eat a meal, and give thanksNow according to the Lord's day, gather together and break bread and give thanks,Link to the article mentioned in the teaching:https://www.biblaridion.info/resources/Lords_day.pdfLink to part one:Sunday or The Day of the Lord?https://youtu.be/isdUv8srdoo

In this video we are examining Revelation 1:10-11. The focus of the study in on the phrase “the Lord’s day.” What does this mean? Is it Sunday? The day of Yahweh? Or something else entirely?Select Sources:Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999Bullinger, E. W. The Apocalypse, 3rd ed.rev. and corrected. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1935.Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Reddish, Mitchell. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys. 2001. Roloff, J. The Revelation of John. Minneapolis: Fortress. 1993Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995.

The psalms appear to give contradictory images of God in relation to sleep. Psalm 121 says that Yahweh never sleeps, that he is eternally vigilant in protecting his people from all evil. Psalm 44:24 gives exactly the opposite picture, however. The psalmist calls upon God to wake up and save his people from the wicked who threaten to devour them. How do we make sense of this? Scholars have varying approaches to deal with this seeming contradiction. The answer lies in the Ancient Near Eastern sleeping deity motif. In this video I will explain what that is, why it matters, and how it emphatically points to the deity of Jesus Christ.

In this study we will do an in depth analysis of Revelation 1:9. Revelation 1:9 “I, John, your brother who shares with you in the hardship, kingdom, and endurance that we have in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and my witness about Jesus.” ‭‭ Sources: Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998 Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999 Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 20 Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997 NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023 Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995. Weinrich, W. C. ed. Revelation: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, NT Volume 12 [ACCS]. InterVarsity Press. 2005.

In this study we will go in depth on Revelation 1:8. This verse gives us an I AM statement, the famous Alpha Omega, as well as a Two Powers in Heaven connection. Sources: Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998 Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999 Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 20 Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997 NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023 Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995. Weinrich, W. C. ed. Revelation: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, NT Volume 12 [ACCS]. InterVarsity Press. 2005

In this teaching we will go in depth on Revelation 1:7 and explore its deep connections to Daniel 7 and Zechariah 12. My previous Cloud Rider teaching: https://youtu.be/S5qyVBkXWoA?si=Akp9i3UcS5B4Q5Z6 Sources: Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998 Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999 Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 20 Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997 NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023 Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995. Weinrich, W. C. ed. Revelation: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, NT Volume 12 [ACCS]. InterVarsity Press. 2005.

#revelation #prophecy #baptism In this study we will do an in depth analysis of Revelation 1:5b-6. Revelation 1:5b-6 To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Sources: Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998 Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999 Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 20 Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997 NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023 Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995. Weinrich, W. C. ed. Revelation: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, NT Volume 12 [ACCS]. InterVarsity Press. 2005

In this study we will go in depth on Revelation 1:5. Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ - the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. Sources: Aune, David E. Revelation,. 3 vols. (WBC). Dallas: Word, 1997; Nashville: Nelson, 1998 Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999 Fanning, Buist. Revelation(ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 20 Ford, J. Massyngberde. Revelation (AB). Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1975. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997 NET Bible. Full Notes Edition. Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023 Thomas, Robert L. Revelation. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1992-1995. Weinrich, W. C. ed. Revelation: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, NT Volume 12 [ACCS]. InterVarsity Press. 2005.

There is MASSIVE debate as to the identity of the seven spirits before the throne in Revelation 1:4. In this teaching I will go over the main views and explain the pros and cons of each. At the end I will offer a suggestion of my own.

Revelation 1:4 Grace and peace to you from "he who is," and who was, and who is still to come In this teaching I will go in depth and analyze this famous phrase. Scholars notice how anomalous it is in the Greek. Why did John write it this way? How does it point back to the Septuagint and the Aramaic Targums? How does this phrase aid in our understanding of the philosophy of God and time? Does the Greek grammar point to the Trinity? What is the connection between this verse and the divine council worldview? We will discuss these questions and more!

Revelation 1:4-5a “John, to the seven churches that are in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from "he who is," and who was, and who is still to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ - the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth.” These verses are an ancient epistolary greeting. How do we know this? What are the literary elements that make up an epistolary greeting? John is writing to the seven churches. How should we interpret these seven? Are they simply literal churches? Or do they represent something more? We will discuss these questions and more in this installment of our continuing series on the book of Revelation.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. The reason the readers and hearers should keep the words of this prophecy is because the time is near. But what does this mean? Many interpretations have been offered. Daniel Wallace notes the importance of the definite article. It is “The time”. It signifies the well known period of eschatological consummation. The OT prophets looked forward to the last days. But Christ’s first coming kicked off the last days. According to Peter the last days have begun. 1 Peter 4:7 “The end of the world is coming soon.” While we don’t know exactly when the end will be, we are to live sober, holy lives in expectation of it. 2 Peter 3:11-12 “Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along.” It seems the timing of the end has some relation to the behavior of God’s people. The eschaton is coming, this world is ending, and the final reward belongs only to those who are obedient.

In this video we will be discussing Revelation 1:1-2. We will address the following questions and themes: What is the meaning of the word “apocalypse”? How is the apocalypse applied to Jesus Christ? Revelation is revealed in symbols, how does this affect our interpretation? John is told this vision most “shortly come to pass.” This seems straightforward, but is it? Does this phrase prove the preterist interpretation of the book? How does Daniel 2 aid our understanding? Join us as we begin our verse by verse analysis of the book of Revelation!!

Exodus 34:7 is often used to support the idea of generational curses. But does God really curse the innocent for the sins of their ancestors? In this study will examine this “problematic passage” and seek to understand it in the context of the Hebrew language, the entirety of scripture, and the character of God.

How to understand the Millennium (also called the Millennial reign of Christ) has been debated since John penned Revelation 20 nearly 2000 years ago. In this video I will discuss the three main interpretations that have been proposed over the centuries.

In this study we will examine the various options for dating the book of Revelation. We will also discuss why it matters.

In our fourth introductory session on the book of Revelation we will be examining how John uses the Old Testament. Revelation is famous for its extensive Old Testament quotations and allusions. John goes so far as to use irregular Greek grammar to make sure we don’t miss the Old Testament passage he has in mind. Scholars also point out the Jewishness of the book. It is so obviously Jewish, especially from chapters 4 and on, that one scholar has suggested that 4-11 was written by John the Baptist. And a few have suggested that the book was originally written in either Hebrew or Aramaic. There is debate as to whether Daniel or Ezekiel influenced John the most. Other scholars emphasize, variously, Isaiah, Exodus, and Zechariah as being models for Revelation. In addition to John’s direct use of the OT, he also develops important OT themes throughout Revelation, including holy war and the day of Yahweh. We will discuss these issues and more!

Who wrote the book of Revelation? Many theories have been proposed as to the identity of “John”. Was he John the Apostle? John the elder? John the Baptist? In this video I will discuss the options and explore what the academic community has to say.

Identifying the literary genre of the book of Revelation has garnered much scholarly debate. In this video we will discuss the various literary options that been offered by scholars in their quest to identify the genre of the Apocalypse. Some discussion points include: What is apocalyptic literature? Is apocalyptic prophecy different than general prophecy? Does the book of Revelation have an epistolary framework? If so, how does that impact our understanding? How does the book of Revelation identify itself?

In this lecture we begin our in depth study of the Book of Revelation. This is the first of six introductory teachings. In this lecture we will discuss the four main interpretative approaches to understanding the Book of Revelation. The four main approaches are: Preterist Historicist Futurist Idealist What do each of these approaches entail? How does the approach we take impact our overall beliefs about the book? Join us as we begin this incredible journey!

This message on John 11 was delivered by Pastor Steve at Life Point Church. In this message Pastor Steve discusses four lessons we see in Jesus’ raising of Lazarus, and how they can impact our lives today. Join us for this powerful message about Jesus, The Death Killer! For more from Pastor Steve: https://lifepointoakdale.org/sermons/

An in depth study of spiritual warfare and the armor of God from the book of Ephesians. If you like the content and want to help the channel grow, be sure to subscribe! Select sources: Arnold, Clinton E. Ephesians (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010 Aune, David E. “Archon.” In Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible. van der Toorn, Karel, Bob Becking, and Pieter W. van der Horst eds. Brill, 1995. Second edition, 1998. Barth, Markus. Ephesians (AB). 2 vols. Garden City: Doubleday, 1974 Betz, Hans D. “Authorities.” In Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible. van der Toorn, Karel, Bob Becking, and Pieter W. van der Horst eds. Brill, 1995. Second edition, 1998. Cohick, Lynn H. The Letter to the Ephesians (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2020 CSB Tony Evans Study Bible. Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers 2019 Breshears, Gerry. “Spiritual Warfare.” Biblical Training Academy. BiblicalTraining.org/learn/academy/th251-spiritual-warfare Feldmeier, R,. “World Rulers.” In Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible. van der Toorn, Karel, Bob Becking, and Pieter W. van der Horst eds. Brill, 1995. Second edition, 1998. Hoehner, Harold. Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002 Ramirez, John. Armed and Dangerous: The Ultimate Battle Plan for Targeting and Defeating the Enemy. Chosen Books. 2017 Ramirez, John. Fire Prayers: Building Arsenals that Destroy Satanic Kingdoms. Charisma House. 2023. TESTUDO. https://imperiumromanum.pl/en/roman-army/military-formations-of-ancient-romans/testudo/amp/ Yoder Neufeld, Thomas R. Put on the Armour of God: The Divine Warrior from Isaiah to Ephesians. JSNTSup vol 140. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1997.

At the height of Assyrian power, when they had conquered Thebes, forced Tyre to surrender, subdued Babylon, and plundered Susa, Nahum stood up and prophesied their complete destruction. Today we’ll be looking at the final piece of Nahum’s prophecy, the third taunt song of chapter three. In this video we will discuss the following topics: The spiritual symbolism of water. The futility of defying Yahweh. The connection between Nineveh and God’s promise to Abraham. Shepherds vs the Good Shepherd. The fatal wound of the Assyrian and it’s connection to the beast in Revelation 13. How the Assyrian, the king of Tyre, and the king of Babylon serves as models of Satan and the antichrist. We will also have a lengthy discussion about demon locusts and their king, Gog. This will take us into Ezekiel 38-39, Joel 1-2, Amos 7, and Revelation 9. Within this discussion we will explore Nahum’s mention of the “sun rise” and how later biblical authors expanded this concept into a full blown Messianic title. And when Jesus arrived on the scene, his interactions with the demonic was in fulfillment of these prophesies. Please like, share, and subscribe to help the channel grow! God Bless!

In this study we will explore Nahum’s second taunt song in chapter three. The taunt compares Nineveh with Thebes. The Assyrians conquered Thebes in 663 BC and Nahum uses this as the backdrop for a further discussion of Nineveh’s imminent destruction. Just as Thebes, which was strong and well fortified, fell to the Assyrians, so too will Nineveh fall to Babylon. The most interesting part of this study to me is in the discussion about the connection between the cup of Yahweh’s wrath and the cup of blessing in the new covenant. Before I started this study I was not aware of this connection but it’s well known in the scholarly literature. The final section of this video is dedicated to this topic.

Nahum chapter 3 contains three taunt songs directed at Nineveh, her goddess, her king, and Mystery Babylon. Each of these taunt songs contains a rhetorical question. In this study we will explore the first of these taunt songs, which is verses 1-7. It begins with “Woe” and we must identify the meaning of the woe oracle. Who is it directed towards? Why is it being pronounced? What links does this woe oracle have with our own time? And what connection exists between this woe oracle and the book of Revelation? We will then have to identify the prostitute, the mistress of sorcery. Who is this prostitute? How is sorcery involved? How does she represent future mystery Babylon? Why does the Lord pronounce the specific judgment that he pronounces? And finally we will seek to understand the meaning of the rhetorical question that ends this first taunt song. Nineveh will have no comforters in hell. How does this relate to the name Nahum? What does Nineveh’s judgment have to do with ancestor veneration and funerary rituals? Join us as we discuss these issues and more! Thank you for listening. If you like the content please like, share, and subscribe to help the channel grow.

We’re continuing our study of the book of Nahum. In this study we will go through chapter 2. I personally learned a lot preparing this study. I wasn’t aware of how much supernaturalism was laced throughout Nahum chapter 2. The chapter begins with a description of the Divine Warrior and his army coming to do battle. While a surface reading leads one to believe the primary enemy is Nineveh, Nineveh is actually not mentioned until verse 8. This ambiguity is intentional and encourages us to view this battle in a cosmic eschatological sense; which links directly with the book of Revelation and #MysteryBabylon We also find multiple references to the goddess Ishtar throughout the chapter. Additionally, we will discover allusions to the Rephaim, the primeval sea, the chaos of Genesis 1:2, and poisoned spiritual water. Finally, we will seek to discover the identities of the lion, lioness, young lion, and lion’s cub. Join us as we continue exploring this amazing book of prophecy! Thank you for listening. If you like the content please like, share, and subscribe to help the channel grow.

As we continue our study of the book of Nahum, in this study we will examine Nahum 1:8-15. What is “the darkness” into which Yahweh chases his enemies? What did the Jewish scholars who translated the Targum believe it to be? Nahum challenges us to examine our hearts before the Lord. Today is the day of repentance and salvation. Let us not harden our hearts into impenetrable thorns, dried and ready for burning. Nahum predicts the coming of the counselor of Belial. Who is this figure? What is his connection to antichrist and the false prophet? Yahweh challenges the gods of Assyria and promises to bury them, the counselor, and Belial. Who is Belial?When will he be totally cut off? Nahum also gives us a glimpse of the gospel. Directly referencing a prophecy from Isaiah, we read of the messenger that brings the gospel and announces peace. The Apostle Paul picks up this phrase from Isaiah and Nahum in Romans 10. There is also a connection between these prophecies and the Armor of God in Ephesians 6. Join us as we analyze these ideas and many more in the incredible book of Nahum!

Continuing our study of the book of Nahum. The section we are studying today is the main reason I was interested in doing this deep dive into Nahum. It’s an incredible passage of scripture. The theophany of Yahweh that Nahum describes contains many of the same elements we see throughout other OT theophanies. We see Yahweh in the whirlwind in Job and Ezekiel. We also see a reference to the Cloud Rider. The Cloud Rider is a title of Yahweh the God of Israel. It’s also used of the Son of Man in Daniel 7:13. And Jesus Christ claims this title for himself, one of the many places he claims to be Yahweh the God of Israel. We will also see Yahweh as the Divine Warrior as he attacks Sea and River, both chaos deities in the Canaanite religion. He then judges Bashan, Carmel, and Lebanon. To understand this we will have to find out what gods and entities dwelt in these places. What do these locations have to do with hell, Hercules, and the Anunnaki? And when the mountains quake before Yahweh, what does this have to do with the kingdom of Satan? This passage also contains one of the main themes of the Hebrew Bible. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. This is a critical verse. We will explore its implications. Join us as we continue our investigation of this fascinating book with one of the most interesting poems in the OT!

In this study we will look at 1:2-3b. Why is Yahweh called an avenging God three times? Is there a relationship between this threefold usage and the Trinity? What are the connections between this passage and the Canaanite deities El and Baal? Who are Yahweh’s foes? And what does it mean that he maintains rage? Nahum repurposes the writings of Moses. What do we glean from his usage of the Torah? And how do Paul and Peter expand on what Nahum has prophesied? In this section of scripture about God’s vengeance and justice we are also reminded of his great grace. Join us as we continue our analysis of this amazing book of prophecy!

Continuing our study of the book of Nahum. What is meant by the Hebrew word “massa”? Is it an oracle or a burden? Was it’s usage banned by Jeremiah? In this study we will begin to connect Nineveh with Babylon and Tyre and ultimately Mystery Babylon in Revelation 17 & 18. Why do scholars view Nineveh as representative of the eschatological enemy? Where was Nahum’s hometown of Elkosh located? Did Jesus Christ himself minister there? Join us as we continue our exploration of this incredible book of prophecy and poetry!

Bible study of the prophecy of Nahum. In this episode, I introduce the book.

In this study we will be going in depth into Colossians 2:15, one of the famous Christus Victor passages. We will discuss the following topics: The similarities between the Roman triumphal procession and the triumph of Christ over the powers of darkness. The identities of the evil powers and their relationship to new age spirituality. The Gospel of Nicodemus. Spiritual warfare, both now and at the eschaton. A conversation between the prince of hell and Satan. And more! Select Sources: Guthrie, George H. 2 Corinthians (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2015 Bass, Justin. The Battle for the Keys: Revelation 1:18 and Christ’s Descent into the Underworld. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2014 Beale, Greg K. Colossian and Philemon (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2019 Copenhaver, Adam, and Jeffrey D. Arthurs. Colossians and Philemon. A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching (Kerux). Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2022 Heiser, Michael S. Demons: What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020 Heiser, Michael S. The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2015 Lohse, Eduard. Colossians and Philemon (Hermeneia). Philadelphia: Fortress, 1971 Longman, Tremper, III, and Daniel G. Reid. God Is a Warrior. Studies in Old Testament Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995 McKnight, Scot. The Letter to the Colossians (NICNT).  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2018 Pao, David W. Colossians and Philemon (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012

Matthew 11:12 ESV “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.” NLT “And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it.” 1984 NIV “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.” There are few sayings of Jesus over which such a flood of explanations has been poured in various combinations and whose understanding still remains so uncertain. Is this saying about violence and the kingdom of heaven a wisdom teacher’s riddle? If so, does that help to explain why this saying of Jesus has proven so difficult to interpret? In this study we will seek to answer these questions and explain one of the New Testament’s greatest interpretive riddles. Select Sources Carson, D. A. “Matthew,” in EBC, vol. 8. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984 Davies, W. D. and Dale C. Allison, Jr. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Vols II & III. (ICC). Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991-97. Keener, Craig S. The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009. Luz, Ulrich. Matthew. 3 vols. (Hermeneia). Minneapolis: Fortress, 2001-7 Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978. Osborne, Grant R. Matthew (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010 Ridderbos, Herman N. Matthew. Bible Student’s Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987

#Yahweh #Elyon #DivineCouncil It seems to be the majority view among scholars that pre exilic Israel shared the polytheistic worldview of her pagan neighbors. In this view, Yahweh was a member of the pantheon (one of the sons of Elyon) and became Israel’s National god (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). Over time Yahweh subsumed the characteristics of the gods of Canaan and emerged as the head of the pantheon (Psalm 82). Israel slowly evolved into monotheism and their scriptures were then redacted and all traces of the previous polytheism were removed. Michael Heiser “This evolution, according to the consensus view, was achieved through the zealous commitment of Israelite scribes who edited and reworked the Hebrew Bible to reflect emerging monotheism and to compel the laity to embrace the idea.” Except these same scholars who promote this consensus opinion also state that all traces of the previous polytheism weren’t fully redacted and that’s why we have Deuteronomy 32 and Psalm 82. Deuteronomy 32:8-9, as I mentioned, is cited in support of this evolutionary view by assuming that Yahweh and Elyon are separate deities. Heiser “this consensus view lacks coherence on several points.” In this study we will go through the scholarship, and there has been a lot written on this subject. I will be quoting many scholars, even scholars who believe in the consensus view, to show that, in fact, Yahweh and El Elyon are one and the same.

#Yahweh #DivineWarrior #AsTheChaosDies Nahum 1:4 is one of my favorite verses for supernatural war and eschatological awesomeness! Yahweh, the Divine Warrior, attacks Yam and Nahar, the gods of chaos. He then moves on to Bashan, the location of hell to the Canaanites, and the site of Mount Hermon. Mount Hermon is where the sons of God descended in the days of Jared. Carmel is then attacked. This is the location of Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal. Which Baal did Elijah challenge? The answer may surprise you! Finally, Lebanon is addressed. What does Lebanon have to do with supernatural war? I could give one word, “Annunaki”. The Babylonian version of the Epic of Gilgamesh mentions these entities. But there is more to Lebanon than just the Annunaki. And the answer may be found in the writings of Ezekiel. Join to us discover the details and much more!