ARMAGEDDON Is Not A Battle Fought Where You've Been Taught

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[@King_James_Only]

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[@BrandankLou]

Sometimes it’s disheartening to learn how much you once thought/ believed that was incorrect. I’m at that point now . Been in church and heard Bible teaching my entire life and now I’m just like …. “ good lord so much of this is wrong and not even scripture.”

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

Don’t be disheartened, our salvation is not dependent on whether we believe in the so called “end times” but in Jesus Christ being the Son of God, in His death on the cross, burial and resurrection to take on the sins of the world, my sins, all sins

[@GradyRisley]

Join the club young grasshopper. Lol We now know that what we knew was not so, so now we seek what truly is that we have not yet seen. Thank YHWH for the Holy Spirit.

[@thomasblackburn3925]

@@GradyRisley wait, I’m new to this still but didn’t we learnt that’s likely a lower astral being relative to the “most high”

[@timryan894]

I’ve spent the last 6 years questioning everything about the world, history, reality and yes, even having to re-learn Bible truths that were run over by long held church traditions. Deception is everywhere (not always malevolent) but false nonetheless. We have been lied to about most things, so it takes a while to cut through it all and come out on the other side. It’s a journey

[@josephweisberg5364]

Right there with you . What I know is true is that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I look forward to learning the truth from my Creator when the new beginning is at hand.

[@j.m.4858]

I feel a little bit smarter when I watch anything Michael Heiser puts out... thanks Doc.

[@Jacques.Smith_]

Ditto

[@TheAussiePirate]

Same

[@juiceboxboy8143]

Wow. So true. Never thought of it that way.

[@stevenrogersfineart4224]

After every video I want to sign up for a PhD in textural criticism 😆

[@erinm3567]

Same here. I also experience the most spiritual warfare while studying his materials.

[@semuhphor]

I am sitting here saying "Har My Gosh!"... this is great stuff. Thank you, professor.

[@jamesmoore464]

Top-tier dad Joke.👍🏻

[@semuhphor]

@@jamesmoore464 This is what I studied when I couldn't master ancient semitic languages. :D

[@ConverseContender]

Most underrated channel on KZbin.

[@ILOVEYESHUA1ST]

This is true exegesis- so often we are forced by “Bible teachers” to accept teachings that either don’t make sense or are in conflict with other clear scriptures teaching the opposite- so called problem text. The problem is not the text but the doctrine of man that has been adopted in opposition to the scriptures.

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

BOOM, well stated, add to that the majority of Christians leave their faith and study in the hands of others, hanging their faith on the church entrance door knob on the way out Sunday morning

[@bridegroomministries1212]

Problem is Heiser doesn't believe the Bible is what God spoke. A lot of heady stuff without true knowledge. Don't listen to him

[@jumbalayaismisspeells3363]

​@@bridegroomministries1212 You're listening to someone else tell you that. Dr. Heiser has said himself that the scriptures are the inspired word of God.

[@Gracenglory5]

I am so immensely grateful for Dr. Heiser!!!! The generous sharing of his wealth of knowledge has been an answer to prayer. I’ve searched high and low for decades to find this type of info. Due to chronic health issues and minuscule income I couldn’t afford to physically or financially attend a routinely scheduled class. Yet, when I’m able to jump in here I am blessed beyond measure to have access to so much in depth content that he puts out. Much easier for me to follow than a podcast. I have read nearly EVERY book of yours though Doc! All my questions from long ago answered and thoughts confirmed! I literally shouted for joy and praised the LORD for having you brought into my life. I truly can’t thank you enough kind sir!!! If only I stayed in Bellingham at least one more year, I would have been there when you started at Logos! Just missed you, but grateful to know you now. Praise be the LORD MOST HIGH! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@deirdremorris9234]

May the LORD give you graces to endure till the end! May He grant you times of rest from your pains and times of rejuvination! May HE bless you in every way in JESUS name.

[@josephbrickey7045]

@ Tina Marie Recommend checking out chuck missler on yt. Great teacher . Mind blowing content. Just finished his 24 part series on Genesis. Also have watched his series on revelation. May peace and blessings be upon you .

[@ItsJustAdrean]

Mike is a gift to those seeking to understand the text without the money to put toward all that schooling. A reminder that he has free materials all over his site!

[@kimberlymiller3262]

Oh My Geddo! Excellent! I so appreciate Dr. Heiser's willingness to educate us, using the rule of Truth and Accuracy, treating us like grownups who can understand the Bible just fine when presented with the facts.

[@wdfaws8124]

I appreciate not being yelled at like most preachers.

[@suzannehartmann946]

If you are telling the truth and not collecting a cult you do not need to confuse people or yell at them. Many pastors yell when they do not themselves understand the original text and do not want to be asked questions, or when they are asked questions they have limited or bad answers for.

[@Contramundum429]

So true. Complete butchery by most pastors on so much of the Bible. I finally found Dr Heiser and a few other solid men- Gary DeMar, Doug Wilson, Bahnsen

[@christimmerman6887]

Such a great teacher! I wish we could find this in our local pulpits. Rooting out decades, if not centuries, of poor thinking and perspective when it comes to our understanding of God's word. I have come to the conclusion that true bible study is very challenging, but oh so very interesting and fulfilling! It provides a greater picture regarding God's goodness and grace extended to his human family. Glory to God alone, for who he is!!!

[@theogusat7968]

"I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat." Joel 3.2. That should be sufficient.

[@adrianvarela8890]

The Bible explains itself...here is a case

[@d3gig490]

And what does it says? The Valley of Jehoshaphat is not a geographical statement but has a spiritual meaning

[@fritzreimer7933]

Also suggest the Israelites are still scattered when this battle takes place.

[@michaelabraham9177]

@@d3gig490 I asked Google where is the valley of Jehoshaphat? Google told me at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Physical location

[@claymcdermott718]

@@adrianvarela8890 I don’t know this explains much either way. The Valley of Jehoshaphat is where the heathen assembles, not where the actual battle is, which means they’re probably remaining assembled in formation all the way to wherever the battle is - and more importantly, it’s relatively close to both Megiddo and Jerusalem.

[@bluefig797]

That last part gave me chills.

[@igormarins1227]

I always had this struggle to understand why the Armageddon would be fought in a place called Megiddo and not in Jerusalem. This makes a lot of sense now.

[@jasonfrederick1258]

Historically armies have always fought proxy wars on battle fields. The victors are given the rights to the city. So I still think the meaning is something else entirely. These images are SYMBOLIC.

[@adrianvarela8890]

@@jasonfrederick1258 Thanks for posting Jason. GBY

[@Delgen1951]

@@jasonfrederick1258 Army's have ALWAYS have points were they assemble for battle when all the units arrive they then assemble into formation and move to the battleground.

[@williamgarayua5878]

On year 70 Jerusalem was NOT fought on a battlefield, but instead destroyed, fullfiling the prophetic words of JESUS/YAHSHUA. But 2,000 years later, battles are not fought in the same way, due to advance technologies & weapons of massive destruction. Most preachers only preach about THE END by worldwide destruction & completely deleting chapter 21 of REVELATIONS: THE THOUSAND YEARS OF HEAVENLY KINGDOM ON EARTH by The City that is coming down from Heaven and not going to Heaven... Long way to go before any real END TIMES event.

[@voidremoved]

@@Delgen1951 Do u guys have proof not saying I don't believe u mom just said strangers on the internet are danger! The Art of War idk if it says to meet ur opponent in the agreed upon spot?

[@markthomas36]

Thank you Dr H, like others I have to say that I always learn something new a extremely interesting in watching these videos. The Lord gave you a brilliant mind for scripture and language.

[@eliasesteban6805]

Wow.... this makes so much sense in so many levels now!!!! I really appreciate this ministry. Thank you so much.

[@antonyvictoria7710]

You are the gift to this day world. You only are my theological teacher. I'm from India, a native Indian Roman Catholic. But I now has good perception of the Holy Bible than most of the Roman Catholic priests has. I am gracious to find you in the internet. Hallelu Yahweh

[@selderane]

I have never heard of Mt. Meggido in my entire life. I've always heard it was a valley.

[@milliesecond102]

Meggido IS in a dried river valley, Har-mon is Mt. Hermon where the Watchers "left their heavenly estate" and corrupted God's creation. It is where satan tempted Yeshua HaMashiach, and where justice will be delivered!😃 Hallelujah! No coincidences, carefully plotted ending🙏❤🙏

[@bradshaw106]

That what I thought

[@mikediamond353]

But if megido is just a tell, what city WAS there on that hill?

[@whtstr2133]

@@mikediamond353 Tel... and most likely Megiddo, but could be a city of Gideon... right?

[@deanbr6ndo70]

the valley of decision.the plains of Megiddo.

[@denisetimmerman3388]

Thank you, Dr. Heiser for blessing us with your God given ability to help us see what God perfectly said in scripture & through His Son, Jesus Christ. God bless you sir. I’m praying for your health to be fully restored. In Jesus Holy Name. 🙏🏼 🕊 ✝️

[@jacoba4669]

Could be the right interpretation since in Zechariah 14:3, the LORD at his Second Coming is fighting at Jerusalem.

[@stevedyches4635]

What and where is Jerusalem, spiritually speaking.

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@stevedyches4635 Galatians tells us. There is physical Jerusalem (which presently is Not the city of peace). And their is spiritual Jerusalem. The kingdom of God is within You. It is not observable with natural eyes. Eternity is Now. If you are born again you are in eternity now. You are in Jerusalem now, because the kingdom of God is of Righteouness Peace and Joy IN the Holy Spirit. Thats why one can be at peace and rejoice while yet suffering in the physical. 🌿

[@milliesecond102]

WOWZA! Makes perfect sense that Mt. Hermon is the scene of the crime and where justice by The Almighty will be delivered!

[@redfaux74]

WAS delivered. AD70 Jerusalem was destroyed.

[@jamesseome8670]

@Julian Clarke Will He physically lead us there or will our Capturers bring us back to Na.... That place😅....?

[@scottcordell7004]

Oh my! This is just one more misinterpretation among so many in our english translated Bibles. Wow...I'm blown away. Thank you so much Dr. Heiser!

[@michaelnoble2432]

As he explained, "Armageddon" is a transliteration, not a translation. English Bibles don't themselves mention Megiddo; that meaning is ascribed by some commentators.

[@lindaalvarez2084]

Thank you,Dr.Heiser,our messianic rabbi taught us this, & how the Jesuits perverted the translation &we were lied to!...but you teach it even clearer here& I wanna thank you so much!God richly bless you,I always can't wait to see what you're teaching on,cuz I know your knowledge in languages& scripture& appreciate your teachings so much!😇👐🙏🇺🇸💕🇺🇲Thank You!🏜️☀️🌵Rev.Linda,For Zion's Sake Ministries, Mojave Desert,Joshua Tree, Calif. Our Father is in control,Saints!!!

[@soundimpact4633]

Very interesting ... I've been describing this entire end times conflict as "Lucifer is in it for all the marbles." Thank you Michael this was fascinating and I appreciate your teaching. I've learned a lot from you.

[@jasonbourne5142]

What makes you think Lucifer is Satan?

[@discipleaj]

@@jasonbourne5142 Because of Isaiah 14 biblehub.com/kjv/isaiah/14.htm

[@jasonbourne5142]

@@discipleaj I've read that , nowhere does it say that that is Satan.

[@soundimpact4633]

@@jasonbourne5142 follow Michael Heiser a little bit more and you can gain more information. Satan is hasatan and it's a language issue but he formally is given the name of Satan in the New testament. But there's a lot of theories and it depends on your perspective and your beliefs. There's a lot of strange ones out there.

[@trunkmonkey9417]

@Sound Impact. Messiah taught about his return at the Mount of Olives, he Prayed at the foot of the Mount of Olives, and He ascended from the Mount of Olives, and Zechariah 14:4 states He will return and set foot on Mount of Olives. And the sages know he will enter the Eastern Gate, (which has been walled up nearly 600 years ago.)The Valley of Jehoshaphat (Joel 3:2) the valley is called Kidron today. Between the Mount of Olives and the Temple Mount.

[@mrvax2]

Darnit. When you wrote on the white board "M c d" I instantly thought of McDonald's. Then I thought about it for a while. McD's is just too small. Mount of Assembly is a much better answer. Seriously Dr.Mike, thank you for this.

[@amentilltheend9434]

I want to thank you for confirming what took years for me to truly come to understand. Our battle is invisible but ever yet so transparent. Though few still find the strait gate our Lord graciously still extends His hands. I smile deep down in my spirit when I see our Lord manifesting in human form before He condescended as Jesus from Nazareth. What a story.. And we're all part of it. Our brother Mike has given an exegesis on ..search ye the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life. For they are they that testify of me.. And u will not come to me... Still to this day, most will not come to Him.. Still God tarries...

[@adrianvarela8890]

Matthew 4:4

[@theAshesofDecember1]

I was always under the impression that Megiddo was the staging point of the various nations and the battle would be in Jerusalem.

[@soundimpact4633]

Also interesting is in my entire life I never looked at it as a mountain I always was taught that it was the valley of Armageddon the valley of megiddo so this has me a little perplexed and yet I will continue studying....

[@nathanwhite7765]

True even Bob marley sings that in down back biters

[@jonathansoko1085]

@@nathanwhite7765 Its what happens when biblical illiterates write songs about things they think are in the bible, rip though

[@Saddlemomma]

The reason it's perplexing is because our pastors don't go any further than seminary. They don't know the ancient Semitic languages or even know ANE history or culture. Those are HUGE when trying to understand the Bible. You can see by this one video that we miss a lot in translation. You can't simply equally translate from Aramaic, ancient Hebrew to Greek to English. It takes a biblical scholar knowledgeable about those languages and their derivatives to piece it together and place it correctly grammatically and in it's proper ancient context in line with the customs of the time period in which it was written. For instance, the word "snake/serpent" in Genesis 3 is actually very convoluted and not as simple as "snake". The ancient word used in the original text is "nchsh". It's an ancient Hebrew word derived from Ugarit & Akkadian. This means you have to take those two languages into account as well. Next, grammatically within the sentence, it's used as a triple entendre (noun, adjective, & verb). All to say that the actual meaning is "divine shining being". So Eve wasn't speaking to a "snake/serpent" but a divine shining being. This explains why she wasn't shocked by a talking snake. Lastly, you must take into account ancient iconography from history. The "snake/serpent" motif was commonly used by ancient peoples of that time to denote an entity from the supernatural realm. This is all teaching from Dr. Michael Heiser in is book, "The Unseen Realm".

[@soundimpact4633]

@@Saddlemomma thank you but my point was I was never taught "mountain" of megiddo. I own unseen realm and supernatural. Cut my teeth on Heiser's teachings...

[@Mimijat]

@@Saddlemomma AND most all Pastors/Teachers/Professors only read each other. To the Pastors' defense, they are caring for a Body of Believers and usually with little help. Time...no Time for this kind of studying.

[@samf8887]

All the pieces coming together!! really cool study. Thanks a bunch and look forward to the awakening school of theology starting Aug 15th! I've been anticipating it since June ♥️ also went a bit overboard and got all the starter language text books from your other website for some leisure reading yay!

[@kimjensenable]

Never heard this Mike. Thank you.

[@rachelhernandez2178]

Wow!!! This for me Is a Big Deal! It makes the Scriptures make better sense. What a blessing was to find your video, Sr. Thank you!!

[@MrPhil4free]

How dare you say Bruce Willis won’t save me!?! I was counting on him and Forrest Gump!!

[@markthomas36]

Thank you for the little snippets of brilliance, the little bits of attitude are also appreciated Doc. I hope that you are on the mend mate. If I win the lottery, I’ll be signing up for everything that you teach.

[@julieclark1331]

That was a WOW moment for me. Thank you.

[@rosilanesnyder3986]

Wonderful teaching❤️ God bless you!

[@amandawilliams677]

Mind blown! 🤯 All my life…never knew this! Thank yall for releasing such wonderful educational content. ❤

[@ChrisBGramz4u]

Mike, was that you that got perturbed with me on FB over the name Elohim? If so thank ya. It bothered me enough to imprint your face in my mind, which led me here, to your classes. Your a good teacher, and an answered prayer.

[@rubytuby6369]

In Joel chapter 3 it makes it pretty clear it’s at Jerusalem. The battle is at the valley of decision which is the valley of Jehoshaphat right Between the mount of olives and the temple mount. Multitudes upon multitudes in the valley of decision fighting against Christ at his return to the mount of olives.

[@eveningprimrose3088]

What about the "ne" (Greek)/ "nun" (Hebrew) sound at the end of the word??

[@quickattackfilms7923]

I love the pronunciation of “Har Moggghhhaid”. Just feels good to say.

[@geraldjohnson8871]

The Battle of The Hosts of the Almighty. The Whole assembly gathered together to battle in the Mount of God. Jerusalem.

[@cathylatorre3349]

Truly have appreciated you from the bottom of my heart appreciate you and will always appreciate you

[@debo0757]

Thank you, Dr. HEISER

[@DLAbaoaqu]

What? You mean Hal Lindsey and Tim LaHaye had it wrong? :/

[@milliesecond102]

😆😆😆

[@Gracenglory5]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@pompeyroad]

We lost such a great academic Bible scholar and teacher when Dr. Heiser passed over. I will be surprised in the Kingdom if he is not part of the Divine Council.

[@c.w_]

Jerusalem! It is the one place that every tribe, religion and war has been fought over since time immemorial. Whether spiritual, earthly or mortal the Lord has revealed His Annoinfed One in love and will judge all the nations there too.

[@supahotnoodlesapx9588]

Julian Clarke hey what if they didn’t cross the Red Sea the morning of the next day but the day after that?

[@supahotnoodlesapx9588]

Julian Clarke I admire your research, and this does have same standing, but why are the prophecies said in the Bible happening to modern day Israel ?

[@gellymusic]

'μυ' is pronounced mi (i is correctly pronounced as a short i as in kick - not mu. And for the record H Agia Sophia means 'the agia sophia'. the 'H' is the same pronunciation as the i in kick. so hagia is a complete mispronunciation leading to misinterpretation. and you're correct about Megiddo . i've been there. i enjoyed the lecture.

[@lukasmakarios4998]

I was taught that "har" meant "mound" and that Megiddo, as a dead city, has a "tel" or mound of ruins marking its location. Thus, although it is in a plain, it does have a Mound of Megiddo. And since I have done some archaeology, I tend to take city mounds fairly seriously. And of course, God knew it would be a dead mound. But if you think it's going to be at the "Mount of Assembly," then we will just have to wait and see. And yes, we already know that Jerusalem is a flashpoint, where conflict is likely. We just want to see which way the tanks start rolling in.

[@XavionofThera]

"Har" can mean anything from a mound, to a hill, to a mountain.

[@lukasmakarios4998]

@@XavionofThera - exactly.

[@mikediamond353]

Isn't this the place where the dead are scattered, fallen across the pain for miles? There's no plains around Jerusalem

[@markoaks8694]

To make megiddo into the word moed , it seems like Dr.Heiser is picking a letter out of thin air to turn מגד into מעד.

[@MrWhiskers65]

Thanks!

[@SkiBroTheHeBro]

Great Teaching teaching again. Thank you

[@renebezuidenhout1649]

Very interesting 🙏🏻. Thank you Dr Heiser.

[@michaelhowell2326]

I always thought it was the Valley of Megido.

[@walterdolen7169]

I think you nailed this. Thanks

[@kevinherrlin1772]

Thanks Doc. Came back to this after listening to a two hour teaching on Armageddon, where the entrenched narrative was on full display. And he was bashing on Augustine for "pushing a false interpretation'... Lol. Augustine hated Greek, so maybe he didn't use his interlinear app to it's full extent...

[@thomasb24]

I’m always amazed. The scriptures you mention are ones I’ve always known that what I’ve been told just didn’t seem right. Yet once you explain them it all clicks. On the slight chance you might see this, for quite some time I’ve been feeling a nudge to go to a Bible College. I’ve also been contemplating your school as well. I want to know the deep truths of the Word of God. Not a denominational theory. What might you suggest?

[@whodeytko]

I’m not Dr. Heiser but I have gone to his Awakening School of Theology. It’s a fraction of the cost of a typical Bible school (about 400$USD per semester) and well worth the cost (I did the online option). If you appreciate Dr. Heiser’s approach to the Bible, there are no better options out there.

[@HorseLover-eo1kh]

Awaking school of theology, is very good and it can be used to get your masters degree. Email the school for details. This is my 4th semester in AST. Well worth it.

[@strangerinastrangeland7344]

Shepherd's Chapel

[@thomasb24]

@@HorseLover-eo1kh thanks! Are you at the school or online?

[@thomasb24]

@@strangerinastrangeland7344 what is shepherds chapel?

[@daniloestoresdeguzman811]

Michael thanks for the enlightenment.

[@tinahale9252]

Amazing. If someone would have said I would have a fire to unveil things like this 5 years ago I'd have denied it for the lukewarm that I've been. I'm definitely alive and coming back from the spiritual third world, praise Yahweh

[@Experterrors]

I have been there and there is a line of mounts along the western border of the Megiddo valley, including a lovely overlook at the Discalced Carmelite Order Muhraqa Monastery. There are tels there from ancient cities but the geography is mostly natural. So, he might be right about his interpretation but he is wrong that there is no mount associated with Megiddo.

[@AnswersfortheEndTimes]

Rev. 16:16 takes place 60 miles north of Jerusalem, at Meggido/Jezreel Valley (see a map of Israel). Rev. 14:20 says the blood will flow for 184 miles, which is almost the full north to south distance of modern Israel. At Christ's return, there will be three military fronts: 1) Megiddo to the north, 2) Jerusalem (Zech. 14:4) and 3) Bozrah/Petra which is 100 miles south of Jerusalem (Isa. 63:1-3).

[@passionatelife2589]

Thank you, Mike, that makes more sense.

[@Gruuvin1]

R is a vowel. A friend from Croatia once told me that. His last name was Grgas. Try it out and see how it sounds.

[@barrysvideofellowship8404]

Hope you’re recovering well

[@Brandon-bm]

Is the whole teaching available on KZbin? Link please.

[@jimboyle4934]

I think it's safe to say, most of what you learned in church is bunk, thank God for Dr. Mike!

[@AdamandA2028]

I totally agree! Dr. MH is awesome, but I know of someone else who agrees with MH on the last chapters in Daniel. Check out Brenda Weltner on a full deep dive in the book of Revelation. She shares her Bible study on Revelation and the end times and I promise you won't regret giving her last series teaching a listen. She is experienced and Spirit filled and then work backwards on her channel. She blows my mind and the Spirit in me says yes and amen! She has had to unlearn what she had been taught about eschatology all her life. Just sharing God bless!!!

[@glennpesti6519]

Thanks again Mike, wish you were here

[@frank7106]

I love your teaching, never cease to amaze me!

[@frank7106]

@Julian Clarke interesting, after a bit of study I see where there is argument on the translations because it came from the Septuagint and Vulgate rather than the Hebrew bible, however another argument is ( the Israelites crossed as יָם סוּף (yam suph), meaning “Sea of Reeds”) If יָם סוּף (yam suph) is to be understood as “Reed Sea” or “Sea of Reeds,” it would be located in the marshy delta region of Egypt. However, if יָם סוּף (yam suph) is taken as “End Sea” or “Sea of the Border,” then the body of water today known as the Red Sea may be the correct referent (compare O’Rourke Boyle, “ ‘In the Heart of the Sea,’ ”) Also in your comment you referred to "The the LAW Keeping Israelites who the World Calls Negroes Will be Lead Back into our Land by Christ" I have never heard of the jews being called "Negroes". However to me I dont care if Christ was Black, White, Yellow or red it makes no difference to me and should not be argued among YHWH's children because we are all Humans...Gods Imagers and thats what we should do is image YHWH (God) as best as we can. Thank you for your comment its all about learning the word together. Blessings

[@frank7106]

@Julian Clarke As Dr. Heiser teaches it will be all believers that will rule with Christ on his return.

[@frank7106]

@Julian Clarke I love you as a brother in Christ, to me I dont care and dont see color, if that is your preference then thats between you and GOD the Father. The bible clearly says dont do something to make your brother stumble...Talking about food choices. I also think it goes for other things as well so I will leave it right there for you. Blessings

[@DavidS-dh5ev]

I don't know if anyone is monitoring the comments in this webcast since Dr. Heiser's passing, but I have a question. First, I'm perfectly prepared to accept Dr. Heiser's explanation, and I was tracking right up until he moved to Isaiah 14:13. I saw how earlier he pointed to the hebrew spelling of Gaza to support the "G" sound even though the letter is 'ayin. But if you look at the pronunciation on the same page where he shows us the spelling of "assembly" (in hebrew) you see that they have pronounced it "mo-ed" and there is no "g" sound. Why? This would seem to cast at least some doubt on Dr. Heiser's explanation. Also when you look up Megiddo in the hebrew text you see that it is, in fact, spelled with a gimmel. Any thoughts on these observations? I'm definitely open.

[@morneterblanche2228]

Thank you, this is very helpful. May God bless

[@quinnn.5424]

This is one of the reasons why I'm keeping my eye on what's currently going on in and around Jerusalem. I believe that Revelation was written primarily to address what was going on during the final days of Jerusalem and the Second Temple, as well as to address the persecution of the early Christian church; both under the crushing heel of the Roman Empire. However, I also believe that Revelation may also include prophecies and futuristic events that will encompass the entire Earth and will be detrimental to the fate of the entire human race.

[@stevedyches4635]

The battles are fought in our conflicted minds. What sort of relationship do you have with your other Self. Do you struggle with doing things that you know are wrong? Being true to yourself? You are your brother and his keeper. There is more than one of you in that head. There is a secret-you that is rarely revealed and another image that is on display most of the time. We debate with ourselves daily often easily justifying our decisions and actions and/or passing the blame onto someone else or the Devil, he is that adversarial voice in our head that just wants us to have what we desire. Proper balance or a Holy union is key. A harmonious mind, without enmity, is crucial for our overall well-being. Are we in the right state of mind for peace, joy, and prosperity? I think many are not psychologically suited to live life more abundantly.

[@danieldailey269]

God bless you and your's now I'm and forever , I just finally thought to let you know I like what you have shared with this poor soul

[@astridquotidian]

This is good teaching, makes much more sense.

[@Christopher_Mang]

The great awakening lecture, may his soul RIP

[@winniecash1654]

I'd love to hear eschatology from the doctor. There's so much confusion about end times. Has he put out anything on the subject?

[@waywardsoul4918]

Read his book unseen realm

[@taylorsmobilecarvehicleval6272]

Wonderful. Makes sense with the rest of prophecy

[@blackgrizzly4987]

It's not bogus - I encourage Michael to be more humble and cautious in presenting such a complex study. I know Michael likes to question traditional interpretations of Biblical passages (which I like), but he's off on this one. We mustn't be so quick to believe someone, only because he is called "Dr." and because he calls the traditional interpretation "bogus" which is an aggressive rhetorical tool to convince his viewers of the truthfulness of his statements. I appreciate and respect some of Michael's research but that doesn't mean one has to accept everything as truth without questioning - even when he can make a seemingly good argument as in this case. However, things are a little bit more complex than that and Michael is not correct in this case - let me explain why: *1.* First of all, there are Greek equivalents in the Septuagint for the Hebrew word "Moed", which are mainly kairos καιρός (G2540) and martyrion μαρτύριον (G3142). The word kairos is used in the sense of an „appointed time“ and martyrion is used for "Moed" in translating the Hebrew „Ohel Moed“ (Tent of Testimony/Appointment). Thus, if the Greek "Armageddon" were a transliteration of the Hebrew „Har Moed“ - then the writer/transcriber of Revelation would have probably used one of the established and well-known Greek equivalents of Moed - a frequently occuring word in the Old Testament. A transliteration as "(Ar)-Mageddon" would, thus, not only be highly unlikely, but even unnecessary. Moed was never transliterated as "Mageddon" in the Greek OT. *2.* Secondly, the NT in general, but Revelation in a special way, is a book of OT references. There is no known „Har Moed“ in the OT in an eschatological context. There is one place where „Har Moed“ actually occurs in the Hebrew OT - Isaiah 14:13 mentions a „Har Moed“, but this mountain is in heaven and not on earth, and the equivalent word of the Greek Septuagint is „ore ypsaelo“ ὄρει ὑψηλῷ and not "Armageddon“ Ἃρ Μαγεδών. Again - if "Armageddon" were a transliteration and/or translation of „Har Moed“ - the writer/transcriber of Revelation would have probably used one of the established and well-known Greek equivalents. *3.* Thirdly, the Aramaic translation of the NT renders the word for “Armageddon” as “Magdu” (Megiddo) מַגדוּ - without any reference to a „Mountain“. The question is why? I assume that the emphasis is on Megiddo itself and the Jezreel Valley as a known place of war in Israel’s history. The reference to „Mount“ or „Har“ may have simply been an additional hint to the mountainous surrounding of Megiddo and the Jezreel Valley. Thus, in addition to the aforementioned arguments, we have a very early text witness that explicitly names Megiddo in Rev. 16:16. *4.* The ones being gathered to Armaggeddon are the Kings from the rising of the sun and their armies (Rev 16:12). The gathered army will be probably very great (probably millions of people strong) - the Jezreel Valley has plenty of place for them. If a great army will come from the east, they will probably have to choose the most natural way through the Jezreel Valley, where they will challenge YHWH, who is Jesus Christ. Any other way would be strategically disadvantageous to a great army. *5.* The ending “-on” in "Armageddon" was most likely chosen to represent an alternative rendering of Megiddo as found in Zechariah 12:11 - *Mgiddon מְגִדּֽוֹן* (G4023) - which makes „Armageddon“ a very literal and logical transliteration of „Har Mgiddon“. Considering everything, the implied message behind the term "Armageddon" ("Har Mgiddon") is probably: "The mountainous region at the war-associated place Megiddo" hinting to the spacious Jezreel Valley and mentioning Megiddo explicitly because of its association with war and Israel's history. As complementary information on the arguments I presented, I can highly recommend these two videos on KZbin that give additional insight into the military significance of Megiddo and the Jezreel Valley and the significance of it in Israel’s history: 1. *The Important Role of Megiddo in the End Times | Episode 8 - Season 1 | The Holy Land* (Channel: Our Daily Bread) 2. *06 Jezreel Valley, Satellite Bible Atlas Map 1-4* (Channel: SatelliteBibleAtlas)

[@nicklandry8019]

Hey, thanks for the time in putting in this rebuttal! I’ll check out your resources.

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

@@nicklandry8019 may I respectfully recommend “Behind The Veil Of Moses: Piecing Together The Mystery Of The Second Coming” by Brian L. Martin. It’s an in-depth, well researched work that challenges the traditional view of Christ’s second coming using evidence from the scriptures. Makes one think outside the box of denominational tradition but it’s by no means disrespectful of the Bible

[@nicklandry8019]

@@brianboisguilbert6985 I will check it out thanks! I’ve been heavy into eschatology lately and I know there are plenty of different perspectives within the Christian community. Holding a loose eschatology I think allows me to explore and compare different ideas with what the scripture actually says. Hopefully I’ll come out the end with a more robust understanding.

[@nicklandry8019]

@@brianboisguilbert6985 Hi Edmond, if you take a preterist stance, how can you biblically explain the following? 1) Christ’s second coming and the millennial reign in righteousness with the resurrected saints 2). The mark of the beast 3) the war of Armageddon 4) the new Jerusalem coming down from heaven

[@smitharbie]

Yes, it is the ASSEMBLY. It commences with Rev 6:12 and is finalized in Rev 7 in preparation for the seven trumpets. This is when God's children are ASSEMBLED to the spiritual Jerusalem. The assembling is referred to in Zech 14:1-5. (If you can SEE it)

[@markkornett]

How did he get Jerusalem out of assembly?

[@kenblakeley9940]

Great depth of insight, and to be truthful, humanity is in the thick of it,and always has been, but now it's known to all.We as spiritual beings are knowing, just the ego is in control. So this is the initial point where most of us are, however the Holy writings,throughout history appeal to our (better half) evoking wellbeing.We internally hold to our hearts desires and expect that to suffice, contrary to the divine grace,which is ignored. Humanity is opposed to reality and is paying the price of rebellion against the Cause of God, and this is the story of the unguided of God, those who have joined partners with him. Can you think of a greater conflagration than the fight of the entire world against truth,honesty, fairness, equality, etc..? All faiths aside, the source of reality (truth) has always been in successive revelation and produced by and at the direction of the Almighty through his messengers.

[@kasundhanapala6456]

Amazing.. this is becoming true right in front of our eyes

[@SDsc0rch]

I've been there (har megiddo) and he's right... its a little hill

[@MrWhiskers65]

Thank you Michael

[@galacticcandycrumbs3245]

That opening clip made me lol. Blunt, slightly annoyed, dead pan delivery. Classic Heiser.

[@Tdizzle7775]

Makes absolute sense. Satan received his penultimate defeat there at the cross. He will receive his final defeat there at Armageddon. And then at the end of the Millenium for his final final!

[@eveningprimrose3088]

Dr. Heiser, why is there an "n" sound on the end of the word?? That would make the Hebrew word "mwgdn" rather than "mwgd."

[@QueenLadySummer329]

1 Samuel 12:17 Isaiah 47 Matthew 21-22 Revelation 21-22 Genesis 14-15 Isaiah 19

[@jesguerra920]

What computer software/website are you using during your video? Is it linked in descriptions?

[@mackiecumbo21]

You've done some great work with this translation. Honestly, it makes more sense than Megiddo. My only question would be: Why would God allow the mistranslation? I don't think it would be for the purpose of misdirection because He is the author of truth.

[@cannedham3979]

God allows us to mess things up all the time. We're corrupt.

[@eveningprimrose3088]

Prophecy both reveals and conceals. If it could all be figured out ahead of time it would contribute too much to its own fulfillment.

[@amyjofreeman956]

If Yahweh made prophecy easy to interpret, He’d be telegraphing His plans to the enemy. That’s my I believe Yeshua spoke in parables as well.

[@Watchingtheparadegoby]

Fantastic teaching!

[@brianmansan]

This guy is a biblical scholar.....not a preacher. He investigates things. This is heavy weight 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@danielandmariewalter]

This is a nice theory, and I agree that the cosmic battle will be in Jerusalem not at Megiddo, but linguistically, there is a problem. The Hebrew 'ayin represents two proto-semitic letters, the 'ayin and the ghayin. Apparently, it biblical times, Hebrew speakers could differentiate which one is was supposed to be (like modern English speakers know when a "c" is pronouced as "s" or as "k"). That's why the word Gaza would have been pronounced "ghaza" (because the Hb ayin represents an original ghayin), and it is transliterated as "Gaza" in the Greek translations, because Greek has neither 'ayin nor ghayin, but they represent the Hebrew "ghayin" with G and the 'ayin with only vowels (that's why we have Naaman with two a's). So the problem is that the middle radical of Mo'ed is not an original ghayin, rather it's an original 'ayin. So the Greek wouldn't represent it with a gamma, it would just use vowels. And it wouldn't have been originally pronounced in Hebrew "Har Moghed"--ghayin-- (Isa 14:13), but it would be "Har Mo'ed"-- 'ayin. So in Greek, we would expect something like 'Armaedon, if Har Mo'ed was being transliterated here. Does that make sense? If Dr. Heiser has a response to this or if there's something I'm missing here, I'd be happy to hear it. God's blessings to you.

[@kyleby2]

Question... two folks have commented that Mt. Hermon is in Jerusalem. I didn’t think it was. Please explain, thanks.

[@gregoryquint7653]

Har Magedon is the Mount of Assembly. It's Jerusalem. The Capital of Israel. We've been watching this city for years. J D Farag.

[@kyleby2]

@@gregoryquint7653 I looked into this... Mt. Hermon is in northern Israel in Caesarea Philippi, not Jerusalem. Jerusalem is considered as Mt. Zion and as Mike said Har Magedon.

[@windihari]

Yes! This is what the Lord told me when he showed me 25 years ago that Mose's life was a prophetic timeline of his plan, just like the Feasts. The crossing of the "Red Sea" is a prophetic shadow of the valley of Blood in Ben Hinnom that is up to a horse's bridle (Revelation 14:20). That's why after the battle we sing "The Song of Moses" (Revelation 15) because that will be the fulfillment of "Pharaoh's armies" cast into the "Red Sea." Why red? Red stands for the south but it's also the valley where the kings of Israel started murdering their children at the town of Tophet to Baal (Jeremiah 19:6-7). It will be a visual symbol of the blood spilled by parents who killed their children at the "spiritual Tophets" around the world. The Judgment of God begins at the intersection of the two valleys of Ben Hinnom and the Kidron Valley where the ashes of the idols were scattered after every revival in Israel (2 Chronicles 30:14). You are the ONLY Bible scholar who teaches what the Spirit of the Lord has been telling me all these years. I don't feel so alone anymore! Thank you.

[@rolandgerard6064]

I have learned something, thank you.

[@Aethelhart]

This would seem to support the preterist interpretation of Revelation with it primarily being about 70AD. All the more so when you consider Josephus account of the chariots and armies witnessed in the skies above Jerusalem.

[@DRMSH]

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[@eveningprimrose3088]

I don't know where to go to ask you why there is a "ne"/"nun" sound on the end of the word??

[@TheFoxchild]

So, does Ayin always make a gh sound? If not, how do you know when it makes a gh and when it is silent? If so, why is the letter spelled out "ayin" and not ghyin or something? I was only taught that it is a silent letter like aleph. Gotta say, wouldn't it be something if future military commanders are like "We can avoid our prophetic fate by not assembling in Megiddo. Instead we'll gather in Jerusalem, since that's where Jesus is ultimately returning to, and we'll fight Him off from there." Like God could use our error to confound His enemies.

[@ivanhuertas5307]

Siempre estoy aprendiendo gracias

[@rexrobo2512]

It's interesting that I've never heard it described as a mountain before. Q: On a scale of 1 to 10 how important is it whether it's a mountain or not? A: My answer would be less than a 1. Setting aside the fact that the knowledge of whether it's mountain or not is nothing more than fascinating trivia I have a much simpler way to explain it: The English translation (mainstream translation) of the Bible doesn't say it's a mountain. It's only described as a "place." I have a rule of thumb that I live by when it comes to scripture, if an explanation of a biblical passage can't be given by using only the already translated text of that specific passage, along with other passages within scripture, the explanation should be probably taken with a grain of salt. If you want to use Greek or Hebrew to explain/prove a passage of scripture make sure you can explain it from the already translated Canon of scripture. Then use the Greek or Hebrew as an addition to the already proven text. In this case I wouldn't even bother using Greek or Hebrew because what you're attempting to prove is pretty much trivia/irrelevant. Whether or not it's a mountain doesn't change this passage or any escalogical doctrine that I know of. So adding the Greek and Hebrew into this explanation leaves me wondering what the point was, and honestly (aside from the trivial value) who cares?

[@King_James_Only]

*May I download or restream this please* ?

[@Dominic-ul9xw]

Unless the mountain isn't there yet. ......

[@FindingLoriJane]

Great teaching - thank you!