Demons, Giants, and Other Gods in the Bible? Dr. Michael Heiser

[@m.8065]

No, some of us don't only feel the presence of evil we have seen it. My spouse and I have felt the presence of evil we have seen these demonic beings. Thirty-five years ago we led a youth group these kids were the kind of kids that most churches were intimidated with. These kids were troubled kids, kids that needed God desperately, some orphaned some from broken and troubled homes, some were being abused. The boys were very needy. We were sent by God's hand to this church with a pastor that was open and kind and the sweet pastor asked us to lead them. We took them on outings taught them scripture and had great fun with them learning who the messiah is through scripture through the leading of the Holy Spirit. We ministered in the church as in our recording studio. My husband was a wonderful vocalist, songwriter and built our studio foundation up. This drew many ministries to our studios especially as a means to record and use their music to reach the lost with the gospel message. What happened next was one of the most amazing things that I for one have ever experienced. My friend and I had been in a prayer group for about 4 hours, after the prayer group we both decided to go together to a local business to browse. we entered the store as my friend walked in front of me quickly and I hung back following her. Then at the back wall of this place, I saw a person that looked angelic beautiful as unusually tall. As I saw this being approaching me and when it reached my side it suddenly transformed. It was cloaked as a beautiful being and then it showed its true self. It was a demon in reptilian form. I was astonished but not afraid our four-hour prayer beforehand was covering us. I rushed over to my friend after I yelled out to her saying did you see that! she shook her head up and down saying YES. I caught up to her and I said I am NOT going to describe what I saw,, I want you to describe to me first what you saw. She described exactly the same details of the being I witnessed. BELIEVE you me if you are in your calling from God you will get a show of force whether it appears before you or not. Amazing and wonderful is that the youth group now grown adults, became strong men of God the young girl's strong women of God. One became a bible bomber in China became fluent in the language and reached many in the country.

[@LarryHurt-jc2kz]

thx for your testimony

[@heathert.3697]

Wow!! I’ve read so many stories about shape shifting reptilians, but never know what’s real or just “conspiracy”. Thank you for sharing your story! I wonder why the demon was there.

[@logosfocus]

they are real and your life will become very strange if you encounter one.. spiritual wickedness

[@chuckw8391]

What a story, praise God❤️🙏🏼 thanks for sharing!

[@h0rriphic]

…and the creature’s name was George -Tropicana- Glass

[@Chris-lc3bv]

Rest in peace dr. Heiser. You now have your seat at the council. Do us proud.

[@joanify7156]

Dr.Heiser, can't wait to meet you when I arrive - mayb soon? Looks like Rapture is SOON 🥰

[@agentpython]

Man its so crazy that Dr. Michael Heiser learned all of this as an experienced teacher and scholar. I love that even the layman can have this kind of information on hand. While for Michael toiled over this for years, we get to enjoy the fruits of his labor!

[@jgamez5023]

Great post! so true

[@MARQUE9368]

Yesssss!!! He did the heavy lifting!!!!

[@Baltic_Hammer6162]

God is certainly working through Dr Heiser.

[@78LedHead]

100% His books go even deeper. Unseen Realm and Reversing Hermon are amazing. It's all sourced and none of it is just his opinion.

[@williamfloyd1585]

Look at the weight of the armor and the spear head, no 6'9" man could fight with that weight, the spears were used as stabbing weapons.

[@raysantiago3750]

To understand the Bible, you have to understand the Old and New Testament as One. That makes a lot of sense. Beloved, Dr. Michael Heiser ❤ Unseen Realm truly is an eye opener 😳 to grow closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@bettywho67]

I can (and have ) listen to Michael Heiser all day long. I have a feeling he knows a lot more then what we are ready for ! 🤓

[@suzannemoore6115]

Me too

[@brettscott8288]

Facts ❤

[@fromthewrath2come]

Yep, me too. Heiser has made great pathways to accurate bible understanding. Some leaders are carrying it forward.

[@btbb3726]

When at Bible college I was fortunate to have a whole course named “Church and Angels” which took a decent look at supernatural beings in Scripture. Also, my prof’s were championing “Biblical Theology” in contrast to “Systematic Theology” where “Biblical Theology” emphasized understanding Scripture in light of its original context (e.g., literary context, cultural context, larger text in which a passage is found, etc.). This was in ~1988-1992 ~”Context is king”

[@78LedHead]

Michael Heiser is an amazing man. The Lord really used him to open up the Bible for me. He doesn't shy away from the strangeness in scripture (and we have to admit it's there). He's the only man I know of that I see a 12 hour lecture, and go, "YESSSSS!"

[@ThePlagueGameing]

Ditto for me!! 😊

[@chuckw8391]

Ditto!

[@sammcrae8892]

I use the long ones to combat insomnia. I love his calming voice and I get to learn a lot about the Bible as well. We need more scholars to follow in his footsteps, and give it to us straight. One of the biggest problems we've had with Christianity is too many people trying to hide the Bible from the average person. The Catholic Church is a great example.

[@ChrisMusante]

​@@sammcrae8892- the scriptures are watered down now. Because they cannot reconcile this verse... "I form light and I create darkness. I make peace and I create evil: I the Lord do all these things." ~ Isaiah 45:7 Reality is hard to swallow sometimes. Learn the patience of Job, and see the resourcefulness of Joseph. Evil is the 'helper' you wish you never had to learn from.

[@ChrisMusante]

I am there... his fears are my reality. I know even more than Mikey - and now find that I am rejected by my own. Thanks Michael... at least I know the truth. "I form light and I create darkness. I make peace and I create evil: I the LORD do ALL these things." ~ Isaiah 45:7 Folks? We don't understand what we are doing. 7:10

[@DGood618]

Preston, you are wrecking my faith and saving it at the same time. This interview is simultaneously insane and amazing.

[@Charlie5225]

I’m sure you’re being hyperbolic, but this shouldn’t wreck your faith, my friend. If you haven’t read the Unseen Realm, I highly recommend it. If I may prod, why do you say this is “saving” your faith?

[@DGood618]

JusHanginAroun Thanks for checking. I was mostly joking. I’m general, Preston has been “wrecking” my faith by providing compelling discussions about controversial topics e.g. annihilation. He’s also been significantly improving my faith through his thoughtful perspective and willingness to “go where the text leads.” This interview was mind blowing, but seems to clarify some otherwise confusing aspects of the Bible. In this interview they state the real issue at hand. We must learn to think like a 1st century Jew. As NT Wright says, we must answer 21st century questions with 1st century answers, not 20th century questions with 16th century answers. That’s how Preston has been wrecking and saving my faith.

[@VenomTXS]

@@DGood618 I understand I feel the same

[@joshuahaynes1026]

@@Charlie5225 Dr. Heiser "Spagettified" my understanding of the bible, and that's a good thing.

[@constancestern448]

@@Charlie5225 o8

[@dstrong5897]

Wow! I never really understood what was going on in 1 Kings 22: 19 - 23 until now! Truly blown away and so anxious to learn more. Thank you. Next stop is Amazon to order the Dr.'s book. Wow!!

[@goodlyplayer]

Try Audible, so many theological treasures there

[@getx1265]

I love Michael Heiser's work... have read Unseen three times plus all his other books and watched interviews. Has helped me greatly as I read the Bible and understand it and its context. Nice interview. btw/ Q love the cap :-)

[@MsSmoore61]

Which book would you recommend for a "beginner" to read first?

[@getx1265]

@@MsSmoore61 Jump in with Unseen Realm!! Enjoy!

[@DaddyBooneDon]

I have to admit, from day 1 of being a Christian I was fascinated by this passage in Genesis about the Nephilim and giants.

[@teenherofilms]

Dan Boone The bible was written thousands and thousands of years ago by uneducated scribes who did not even have a clue where the sun went at night. And this is where you are getting your wisdom from?

[@DaddyBooneDon]

@@teenherofilms do you have a particilar reason for your question?

[@timmyotoole9691]

And still it is so relevant to today.

[@teenherofilms]

@@timmyotoole9691 There is nothing relevant about a belief in religion or the bible

[@DaddyBooneDon]

@@teenherofilms ok... the scribes were not uneducated. They had to commit the pentateuch to memory and recite it word for word by the age of 12, along with every other good jew of their day. Today they're seen as antiquated and ignorant because Newton and Copernicus didn't rise up from their ranks, but most of us today in the Age of Information have a hard time reciting our phone numbers when prompted, or to research a thing more than googling it and picking the first reference as the gospel truth. As far as relevance, the Bible addresses the affairs of the human heart, not how to boil an egg. It helps me to be a better person because it lays bare my thoughts and attitudes. The science we rely on today to know where the sun goes at night came from scholars who were prompted by devotion to God and His Word to seek to understand His creation. Yeah, I'd say the Bible is relevant.

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

The more evil I witness, the deeper I dive into my bible. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💗💗💗🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thank you Michael Heiser and all.

[@liepa7768]

Indeed, old testament is the pure evil. Rapes, genocide, baby dashing, no mercy to other nations. Never in my life I've seen more violent book than old testament

[@MeanBeanComedy]

So true. It's happening to the "secular," too!

[@ThePlagueGameing]

Michael connected all the dots for me. For ten years myself and a selected few met with our pastor, who in my humble opinion, was the best expository teacher in New England. It was serious. We dealt with evil things. Ironically the church had it's greatest growth spurt. We went from a church of 40 to a church of over 600 over time. As good of a teacher as our pastor was (retired now), he never was at Michael's level. He has no questions now!. ❤❤❤❤

[@tracybranch2955]

Yes, Dr. Heiser, My new affectionate Nick name for you is The Lord made you to be ""The Great DOT Connector"" for God's Children in this late date and time!!!🙏❤️🙏💪🙏❤️ Thank you, God Bless you.

[@michaelszczys8316]

Studying this stuff over 30 years, had a lot of ‘ dots ‘ connected in recent times.

[@Sam1jere]

You instantly sober up after realising the demigods/heroes, Hercules, Perseus and co. are just "bastard spirits" in the end. 🤯

[@spitflamez]

Correct, those are Nephilim Hybrids, the mighty men of old. They also are the source of Blonde and Red hair and Blue and Green eyes. Look up Neanderthal DNA, that is actually Nephilim DNA.

[@coltonmorrison4616]

@@spitflamez I disagree with you in one way. It is RH negative blood that came as a result of the sons of God known as The watchers, descended to the earth. Sarah was given Isaac by God, the angels that fell from heaven had the same power to do so, led by Lucifer the son of the morning in his rebellion against God because he wanted to be worshiped, he wanted to be higher than God but he never could and he never will be. He was the one that convinced Adam and eve to eat the forbidden fruit, that is how sin entered the world from the rebellion. Behind every civilization, there is a principality responsible for that, all the principalities and host of wickedness and darkness how always come from the enemies of God. They were the ones that gave ancient technologies, And taught them things such as astrology. All the angels that came on to the daughters of men, we’re bound up with chains of darkness and cast into the abyss, the prison mentioned in the Bible, in that place are all the wicked angels who sinned. Spirits wander across this world, and through the other dimensions of time. Quantum physicists have recorded 11 dimensions of time and space. Through our actions, doors are opened what about we do, that is why it is important that everyone of us should pray and read the Bible for is the meat that gives us strength to combat The darkness of this age. Read Romans 10 and Ephesians 6 to know how to battle these principalities of darkness. And now I will mention this, through our Lord Jesus Christ we are saved and Freed from bondage. If we believe on him, we shall not walk in darkness. That is why it is important for us to confess and repent for sins we have all committed. Even the Egyptian pharaohs have that same one type, it is the blood type of the royal family, our modern day rulers have the same blood type as the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. May your life be free from evil and bondage, in the name of our Lord Jesus, amen.

[@theloniouszappa]

My blood type is O Negative and I have green eyes

[@theloniouszappa]

@Son's of Thunder lol, I'm a saved christain already, but I appreciate your concern

[@carolynanders2677]

@@coltonmorrison4616 amen n amen!

[@Winnie9801]

As a small child I was completely into Greek and Roman mythology. Around 7 years old I discovered the Bible and it completely made since to me. Your explanations are the first I’ve heard Antoine come close to why I love THE MOST HIGH GOD. Sad you are no longer here❤️

[@ericktucker1983]

Man I seen this passage last year it’s done the same to me I quit my job and study 8 hrs a day and haven’t stopped yet lol!!! I love it!!

[@willielee5253]

@Erick Tucker, try reading the old testament beyond 50 times and then zero in on Jesus statements in the new testament. Of course, those that diligently seek Him will be bless, so why not double it.

[@zanetwiesman9079]

I love Michael Heiser's work and love listening to him explain things. So inspiring and thank you so much for this interview! Getting him on your channel again will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much! God bless.

[@CRoadwarrior]

You might want to rethink his explanations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfTooiYYpKciKs

[@joanify7156]

Sadly (for us - now), and, Joyously, he has passed to his final home, the Divine Counsel!

[@fumble_brewski5410]

Shakespeare said it best: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 5.

[@marknasia5293]

That time i was kicked out of teen Sunday school class for questioning why did the one commandment say “thou shall have no other Gods before me” which was pretty much acknowledging there are other deities, he insists that we put him 1st.

[@markupton1417]

I was kicked out too. For asking why worship of Jesus isn't idolatry.

[@tracytrace74]

@Skydaddy Myth-Busters apparently you wanted to state your disapproval or disagreement of that place and nobody would listen or acknowledge how you felt or why. It may have been the only thing you thought you could do to stop possible turmoil? Lol I just think alot about why I did things as a child and the parts that I knew better as well as what I did as a last resort, and anything I was made to do or pressured into and how it made me who I am. It's all about childhood experiences when it comes to the person that you have become. Just my opinion.

[@dazdavis7896]

@@markupton1417 because Jesus IS YHWH. That’s why.

[@memarie9373]

And the truth is ,there is no other God besides the one true God, but to the people of the earth and in their minds, they worship other false gods and it's simple to understand really, that's what God is addressing, what people call God other than God himself, those people's God is false and doesn't exist. I honestly cannot see anyone kicking you out for asking a question, I therefore believe that you are exaggerating. But hey, whatever

[@marknasia5293]

@@memarie9373 um yes, obviously you have never been to a Pentecostal church. I also remember my mom not believing me when the teacher, about 70+ told us in bible study, “pre-teen” that she died, was buried and resurrected three days later and is amongst us to guide us. Yep, same Sunday school teacher. You can believe what you want, i was forced to go to Pure Holiness Church of God churches (family on my mom’s side) where they took up live serpents, had alligators crawling under the pews. I attended until i was 15 then got a farm license and started working a lot, mostly on weekends because that is when i could get hours. There were still blue laws that prevented a lot of businesses from being open before 12 on Sunday but many open hours since people wanted Sunday off. I spent 5 years attending Royal Rangers with the Assembly of God churches which was actually a great program for young men, i am not that big on AOG since they basically are a 501c3 business (totally different story). I played drums for some time with the church band, and also ran the audio, recorded the preachers sermons, dubbed a cassette tapes that were sold at the end of each service and donated to prison and nursing home ministries. So. Yeah, i can tell you a few times i was asked to leave, and not all were shining moments for me. Funny part is, as much as I was told to read the Bible, seek the truth, when i actually did read it when in my mid 20’s and actually understood what i was reading and used an oxford concordance and Dake’s reference study bible to see the original Greek and Hebrew words, i learned many churches are not abiding by what the Bible actually says to do. Many preachers preach a sermon, but don’t really preach the Bible they just “proof text” to rationalize fund raising for some new project, the church mission statement, the church program etc. so please when I tell you i was kicked out for question the BSC old lady that btw donated the land the older and newer church was built on, they didn’t hesitate to ask me to leave. Most of the men in the church were Freemason’s or Shriners worshiping God on Sunday and false gods Thursday night. Have you ever attended a Pure Holiness Church of God with snake handlers in the South, my mom was raised that way, made her own clothes always wore dresses until i was 12 she never cut her hair, because that is the way my nana, her mom raised her. Trust me, getting kicked out is very normal. You wouldn’t believe that children get spanked during a service in front of everyone? Ok doubting Thomas, as I am a true believer in Jesus, i just don’t care for organized religion that co-opts churches to raise money, I still read my bible and do bible study very regularly. I can understand why you are skeptical and am going to pray the Lord reveal to you that your skepticism in unfounded in my case. Take a trip down south, question what is going on in a Southern Baptist, PHCOG, or AOG church and see if they don’t ask you nicely to leave. They do and it isn’t based on whatever you skin color is, but i have seen that too, some of the most racist people I encountered were so called Christians. I am not an Atheist and don’t tell people not to go to church, but anytime you want to have a discussion, a seriously one about how 501c3 churches to more harm to non-believers i would gladly take you to task on it.

[@BileDuctBalderdash]

I know *exactly* what you mean. Let me tell you why you're here. You're here because you know something. What you know you can't explain, but you feel it. You've felt it your entire life, that there's something wrong with the world.

[@terrybott6447]

I love listening to Dr. Heiser! He cuts right through religious correctness, and that’s refreshing! I actually get to think without dodging!❤️Carol

[@quartzite4845]

Exceptional Intellect with unpacking abilities to boot

[@garyzimmerman62]

So glad I am not alone in the theory that what God wants is to live with us... Its the story if the entire Bible. He lives with Adam and Eve, then He comes down to actually live among everyone and the Bible ends with God living with us once again.... The star of the Bible is Christ but the story is about God wanting to live with us, then how we can do that, then how to act once we get to that point. I had a great-aunt who I love dearly. She had an older Farmhouse up in Wisconsin. There were so many places to go and get into when you are young and she only had one rule. She had a sitting room that was beautiful, furnished with antiques. The children were not allowed in that room. When we got older, and learn how to act properly in that particular room we were allowed to go in it. That just reminds me of the end of the story where we live with God. We have to know how to act, and He wants to know that we really want to live with him too. The Earth is a Proving Ground of sorts and Christ is our model.

[@Bachconcertos]

I have been looking for answers to such questions that have arised for me in reading the Bible that is not answered in church. Thank Dr Heiser!

[@mR-dc4oq]

Me too! 👍

[@tulsaman0871]

1:05:00 How profound... thank you Father for what you did on the cross.

[@MBuck-iw7qn]

Thank you for allowing Dr. Heiser to speak and for listening to him which helped me listen🙌🏼❣️

[@appa32472]

Why would they say they looked like grasshoppers in there site. Not cause they were 6 ft tall. We've got skeletons 12 and 16 ft tall they've dug up. Some of them were probably 30 plus ft tall.

[@unsane78]

Exactly

[@tokenkoi5667]

Some as “tall as the cedars of Lebanon”

[@timmyotoole9691]

Amen.

[@bunzy4350]

Exactly !he lost some credibility here with me in that he dismisses how big the comparison to grasshoppers .

[@bunzy4350]

Yeah he loses credibility here as well !

[@natashaburton306]

I too, have experienced spiritual warfare my whole life, along with my family. We have been living in the awareness of the spiritual realm being just as real, if not more than the natural. Holy Spirit has guided us through it all without evening have direct biblical knowledge of it all prior. However, through the years we have gained more understanding and total acceptance of these realities. The name of Jesus is truly above every name. Hallelujah

[@debo0757]

LOVE THIS AND ALL OF DR HEISER'S TEACHING

[@georgejaquith4732]

I just became aware of your site and will follow it. This came about by way of inviting the guest Michael Heiser. Thanks so much and God love you.

[@rocko100able]

Even if the subject is hard for some, meaning myself, I have a great time when I get together with you Michael Heiser, and the guests that you work with or vice versa, I never laughed so hard and then got wisdom, those nuggets that keep rolling up that we need, GOD bless.

[@mamamarianovits9029]

It is only difficult when what is presented is "out of the box" as compared to what is normally taught about the scriptures. Many western pastors/preachers whom lead their people, they do so from a place of flawed understanding themselves. Even so, perhaps this is not what you meant and I have not taken your meaning. My apologies if this is the case.💝

[@Fallen-Saint]

This is funny and it also By the NLT "Then Micaiah continued, “Listen to what the Lord says! I saw the Lord sitting on his throne with all the armies of heaven around him, on his right and on his left. 20 And the Lord said, ‘Who can entice Ahab to go into battle against Ramoth-gilead so he can be killed?’ “There were many suggestions, 21 and finally a spirit approached the Lord and said, ‘I can do it!’ 22 “‘How will you do this?’ the Lord asked. “And the spirit replied, ‘I will go out and inspire all of Ahab’s prophets to speak lies.’ “‘You will succeed,’ said the Lord. ‘Go ahead and do it.’"

[@tonygibson5171]

I studied angels because I wanted to understand more of the order of what we don’t see. The lying spirit in kings really blows the lid off in my opinion.

[@angelocos1]

Thank you for doing this interview

[@pcl1224]

This is the best interview I have see with Dr. Heiser. Love all the scripture verses.

[@BenedictaNazareth-ot5pb]

Dr Heiser is a blessing of God given to us to educate us about the spirit realm and the powers of darkness. Listening to his soft voice, conversational humble man is like listening to the Holy Spirit. I thank God for this pure knowledge of Him

[@kellycross3182]

Omgosh I love learning and listening I can listen all day and night .💞

[@mtr65]

I am so thankful for these people and information. I understand and sometimes forget this man has devoted many years of his life to share with us.... For FREE !!!

[@orangeandslinky]

I had a tough time keeping up with you guys but I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED it! Thanks so much.

[@nicholesprayberry186]

LOVE& BLESSINGS Dr.Michael Heiser

[@kylieallen3998]

The book of Jude also tells about the fallen Angels that left their abode and inhabited the earth and took for themselves (wives) daughters of men on the earth

[@bobburger9152]

Its pretty simple! Noah his wife and his sons had pure Nephilim free blood but only one of his daughter in laws had pure blood lines (the line that Jesus came from and had to be pure) the other two produced Nephilim, giants, and other abominations that we have with us to this day

[@carish1452]

Then why does Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1 go out of the way to mention Tamar, Ruth, and Rahab and contextually link them to giants (Canaanite and Amorite descendants)? Highly recommend Reversing Hermon, another of Dr. Mike’s books 😊

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

Dr. Michael Heiser makes my mind explode....but in a good way. Grateful for his phenomenal work. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Would have loved to taken some of his classes. His memory lives on.

[@kreation8165]

I've personally been almost addicted to the whole nephilim area, it's a cracking reality to imagine, and there must have been the monsters "going after strange flesh" trying to contaminate the whole gene pool. Ps I'd prefer to see it from a safe place, also started me down other roads and this all came on me in 2017 around Sept, I don't question it, seems to have been spread around the world, or dragged into the light in our time. Gr8 cast Jrb 🦋

[@galewollenberg786]

He sure stirred up those who don't know the Hebrew. And rightly so.

[@truthbebold4009]

I am no Hebrew scholar but the issue I have with Heiser is flimsy logic. He believed that having an ancient Israelite living in your head was a grand idea. I think it's a dumb idea and that it will mislead anyone who adopts it.

[@galewollenberg786]

@@truthbebold4009 I tend to agree with you, His logic in a lot of areas is the sloppyness of a skeptic, which he claimed to be. But in some areas where he is right on, he is really right on. Where he really messed up is in the area of physical mechanics, and another is medical cures of the old world. One that remains today in the middle east, consisting of mixing spittle with clay to kill parasites that cause a certain kind of blindness, I had a friend who grew up over there (Ibrahim Ibrahim) and he actually watched the results happen. Heiser pooh-poohed it in one of his sessions.

[@DarthTriffid]

@@truthbebold4009 I’m curious as to why you think that. When we teach with (in Catholic schools) the Bible we explore the three worlds of the text - what’s on the page, what was going on when it was written and its impact on me the reader. The “inner 10th century BCE Hebrew” seems to fit with “the world of the text” (what was going on when the text was written).

[@truthbebold4009]

@jorahtheexplorer3262 Cultural context can be useful but none of the 2nd temple Jews taught Jesus the meaning of Scripture. In fact, a large part of Christ's ministry was educating the people on the true meaning of Scripture. The Holy Spirit leads us into all Truth, not 2nd Temple Judaism. God's word transcends cultural traditions.

[@willmosse3684]

What Dr Heiser says about Elohim being a term that refers to all spiritual or non-corporeal beings, and not only to THE one God of the Abrahamic faiths, is also true of the word god. In today’s world, we think of the word God as referring to the one omnipotent creator being. But looking back to polytheistic times, the word didn’t mean a being with those specific attributes at all. And we still use the word that way today when we talk about the likes of Zeus or Thor as gods. These were believed to be very powerful spiritual beings. But they did not create the universe, and they were not omnipotent. They are more similar to entities like the Arch Angel Gabriel or what have you from a modern monotheistic perspective.

[@histiming144]

Nephilim absolutely existed. Giant human skeletons have been found all over the world. Goliath was not a figurative metaphor, he was an actual giant.

[@indridcold8433]

A museum in Switzerland, finally put a reconstructed giant skeleton on display. The skeleton is 7 meters long. Switzerland is the nation with the most rights. It is also the most free nation. It is no surprise they were the first nation to put a giant skeleton on display. The truly believe in freedom of information and free speech.

[@thetoad7367]

Giant human skeletons have not been found there’s no public proof of any of that. There are photoshopped skeletons with people near them tho.

[@thomaskishmanii2675]

Amen There’s event giant scrolls called “The Book of Giants”

[@Myrdden71]

I thought much of this was just common knowledge within the Church. Take the commandment "You shall have no other gods before me." I thought that implied there were other gods, or higher beings than us whom people might worship, but only God Most High is worthy of our worship. He created us and sustains us. Any other higher being, angel or whatever, does not receive worship.

[@hello85967]

hey preston! loving the stuff that you are putting out. maybe perhaps one of the topics that you can address can be about aliens and extraterrestial life from a christian lens? would defo be interested in that!

[@michaelszczys8316]

Alien abductions are stopped in the name of Jesus. They have to obey Him. Everything is under His command, even them

[@franzpaul6244]

it helps to have a supernatural worldview when considering extraterrestial entities- so that it becomes almost simplified. consider them from another dimension that is not bound by our physics and that is why their craft defy our "laws". thet are not from our physical realm so they are not bound by our physical laws...

[@dcaudinmj1321]

Since 2016 you've give lessons Its connected on my experience in Philippines❤❤❤ Thank you sir ☺🤗

[@yup9241]

Every interview I’ve seen Dr. Heiser on he talks about how restrictive the intellectual aspect was of the evangelical sect he was in. Glad everything worked out and we can enjoy his wonderful work.

[@joliekae]

What I don't understand is if heaven is paradise, so blissful and peaceful and the heavenly host were continuously in God's presence, why a rebellion? Some flippantly answer "free will”, but why would they choose that?

[@adamamoroso7943]

Your comment is recent, but it merits a significant discussion (we'll see if it happens). Imo this gets to the ways of interpreting religious ... I'm going to say mythology which betrays my inclinations, but there's probably another word that is neutral as to the perceived truth of the stories. But these sorts of origin stories of judeo-christian doctrine, as with those of other religions, can be viewed as literal truth, metaphorical truth, or fiction. It seems imo like those believers who are more active, rather than passive, in their faith are unwilling and/or uncomfortable in considering anything other than the literal truth of these things, but your point/question absolutely shouldn't be dismissed. Imo stories like that are usually describing fundamental truths about existence, about free will and its consequences for life and society. But at the very least your point has consequences for how believers view heaven or the afterlife. If there is rebellion and/or discord in heaven that is obviously a very different place than most people consider it to be.

[@appaloosa42]

An eternal game of ‘king of the mountain’.

[@shirleymorales3161]

I just "saw " this in Psalms 82 this morning though I've "seen" it many times ! I've been trying so hard to put pieces together already. There's so much there and so little searching. im not very smart but there's so much happening among us in this world that is undeniable spiritual and the church seems to choose blindness .There are people worshipping evil with ALL there heart and still The church gathers on the popes chosen day to worship for an hour or 2 singing a few songs and making a few points .Jesus said to seek Him truth and you will find Him ! We have to understand who His enemy is and why they hate us right ?I asked The Lord please help me understand and here this is literally 10 minutes after reading the passage ! I do know Jesus Is The Only BEGOTTON SON of GOD and I do believe God is love and would have only wanted His enemies and ours conquered. Things make more sense. Also have wondered about how men learned to make different things and seeing things about alchemy .Then reading Daniel the angel Micheal comes to reveal to Daniel end time vision and tells him he's sent to reveal or teach it to Daniel and there are none that hold with him (Micheal) in these things except for Gabriel .So also have fallen angels taught men thier crafts and twisted truths .

[@willielee5253]

Shirley Morales, check out play store for Hebrew and Greek Interliner bible apps that come in the original languages. they are good for word study, definition, and interpretation. Easton bible dictionary is good. Vines dictionary is good as well. Logos Interliner bible app has a cost but it is the most recent and advanced, plus it has teaching apps to learn by. God bless!!!

[@indiedavecomix3882]

I discovered Dr. Heiser a little while ago, and everything he says just makes the bible make more sense to me. One passage in particular sums up for me the idea if the other "gods". I don't know the exact passage, but it always confused me, until recently. Moses throws his staff down and it becomes a snake. Then the priests of Egypt do it and they're sticks also became snakes. For the longest time, I assumed that they had pulled some sort of sleight of hand, as opposed to Moses having God behind him. What happens next, Moses snake eats the other 2. My original interpretation was God's snake eats the false snakes. Now I understand it as God's showing his domination over actually real little "g" gods, not some street magician pretenders.

[@nathansarver6302]

Great content! Thank you Preston!

[@HoneyBadger1779]

58:20 He's brilliant in his field, but this is where the spirit of discernment comes into play. Let the reader use discernment.

[@brendaw.7597]

Great stuff! Thank you!

[@Radio_entelechy]

Great discussion! Thank you. 🕊

[@graceontheyork1424]

I'm sorry Doc Hauser, it is a documented fact there was a race of giants in America, China, Europe the middle east. Documented skeletons 9- 26 ft high.

[@markupton1417]

What documentation?

[@franzpaul6244]

the size is all but irrelevant as the story is about a hybrid species that is NOT in the image of the Father so they are destroyed...

[@52975298]

Some of us know what it is to see and feel evil. God is forever stronger: I’m not fearful of them .

[@PlasmaSnake369]

It's talking about the heavenly hosts that are also talked about in The book of Revelation. The Eastern Orthodox have a pretty good understanding of this

[@End_of_Days]

Heiser was a blind guide. He was correct in God/Elohim capital "G" and gods/elohim lower case "g" but his application was all wrong. His book the unseen realm falls apart in the first few paragraphs. From Heiser's Chapter 1 Unseen Realm "One such moment in my own life-the catalyst behind this book-came on a Sunday morning in church while I was in graduate school. I was chatting with a friend who, like me, was working on a PhD in Hebrew studies, killing a few minutes before the service started. I don’t recall much of the conversation, though I’m sure it was something about Old Testament theology. But I’ll never forget how it ended. My friend handed me his Hebrew Bible, open to Psalm 82 He said simply, “Here, read that … look at it closely.” The first verse hit me like a bolt of lightning: Psalm 82:1 God stands in the divine assembly; he administers judgment in the midst of the gods I’ve indicated the Hebrew wording that caught my eye and put my heart in my throat. The word elohim occurs twice in this short verse. Other than the covenant name, Yahweh, it’s the most common word in the Old Testament for God. And the first use of the word in this verse worked fine. But since I knew my Hebrew grammar, I saw immediately that the second instance needed to be translated as plural. There it was, plain as day: The God of the Old Testament was part of an assembly-a pantheon-of other gods." >>>>Okay this is from Heiser’s book the “Unseen Realm” Chapter 1 in his opening of this book. Let’s look at the word “pantheon”, this one word changes everything about Heiser’s theory. Heiser’s view of pantheon of other gods is spiritual/non-human/angelic, what most people do not know is that the word pantheon has a dual meaning, so it is not just pantheon spiritual gods. Let’s look at dictionary definiton for the word “pantheon” 1) a group of particularly respected, famous, or important people: somewhat formal : a group of people who are famous or important "the pantheon of the all-time greats" example: a building in which the illustrious dead of a nation are buried or honoured. 2) all the gods of a people or religion collectively: the gods of a particular country or group of people "the deities of the Hindu pantheon" (especially in ancient Greece and Rome) a temple dedicated to all the gods. So with the definition can apply to both 1) people and 2)pagan gods. What Heiser did when it came to Psalm 82, he applied the pagan god (elohim) meaning to the pantheon, which is the second use of the word pantheon, this is where he error's from the first chapter in his book the unseen realm. What Heiser should have done is apply the “FIRST” meaning of the word pantheon to the gods/elohim in Psalm 82, which would be people. When a person applies the “FIRST” meaning Israel now fits in Psalm 82 as the gods/elohim. Israel is Jacob’s decendents made up of 12 tribes. Psalm 82 is totally about Israel (Jacob’s decendents). Israel is the “Chosen People” of God in that time period, Israel is important because Jesus Christ, the Messiah would come through that people group, Jesus came from the tribe of Judah, Judah is how we get the term “Jew” from. So the pantheon of gods/elohim would be Israel all of Israel, which would consist of people that are Judges, Rulers, Kings, Elders and even the common Israelite person.>>"The Chosen People" So when a person Pairs up Psalm 82 and John 10 Israel, Jacob's decendents/12 tribes makes more sense. Psalm 82:6 I said, “You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you;>>>>>>Israel

[@savedbygrace6853]

Do you feel better about yourself commenting on someone that is deceased commentary? Your out is that you will never have to worry about his rebuttal. Guess what? I really don't think Mike cares. He and others have said that the only thing that matters is the Truth of the Gospel- everything else is superfluous. But I do have this quote from Mike Tyson for you "Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it." May God bless you many times today!

[@cynthiachoate2536]

Hold it. Are you forgetting about Og of Bashans bed length being in the Bible as being 15 Ft long?

[@JFCG]

He’s also forgetting that the Hebrew scouts/ spies - “we were as grasshoppers in their sight “ and they also carried a cluster of grapes that were HUGE ! The giants were not 6 1/2 feet tall - that is an absurd thinking. I have learned a number of things from Heiser - but I am impressed by how much error fills his head. Like when he stated - “how do you get spirit stuff into our DNA...?” At around 40:35 - First of all - they took on human form ! And in doing so - they had a type of DNA with qualities that an angelic host would have. C’mon Mike !

[@t-lawsfitness6044]

Good points. I was about to mention these too.

[@JFCG]

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[@lukethompson9964]

If I made myself a bed that was 15ft long would that make me 15ft tall?

[@t-lawsfitness6044]

@@lukethompson9964 nope but you probably wouldn't 5ft tall either lol.

[@rhonda7779]

Preston, I love your last name. Every time I see it I think of a sprinkle of the love of Jesus!! Thank you for posting this conversation with Michael Heiser. I miss him so much and I selfishly wish that the Lord didn’t take him home so soon 🥰

[@michaelszczys8316]

The beginning of this sounds a bit like an idea I had concerning " their thoughts being only evil continually " I thought about how even some of the worst humans you can think of have to have some good thoughts at least once in a while. Just what does it take for someone to only think evil continually? I don't think natural humans as bad as they can get are not capable of such continuous evil. I thought it must have been the inherited qualities of the nephilim DNA, the seed of the serpent, that caused men to reach that level. I also am of the belief that not all Nephilim were ' giants ' but most were just carriers of the seed and in the right combinations or concentrations would produce giants.

[@Shnickers123]

Your Daughter is very wise to study about the Nephilim..To protect her from being deceived in the days to come..

[@1970karenleah]

Dr Heiser!! Opened my eyes

[@Apriluser]

This reminds me of a chapter in the “The Religion of the Apostles” regarding the Anakim and Nephilim.

[@YeshuaCameAndGaveUsLifeandLove]

Stars appear as metaphors for angels, that is, godly spiritual authorities in Scripture: The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money. They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera. Judges 5:19-20 And they can resemble fallen angels Stars also appear as metaphors for fallen angels, that is, corrupt spiritual authorities in Scripture: I capitalized STARS so you can find it in the scriptures below But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the STAR of your god, which you made for yourselves. Amos 5:26 Yes, you took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the STAR of your god Remphan, figures which you made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon. Act 7:43 And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the STARS to the ground, and stamped upon them. Dan 8:10 Stars also appear as metaphors for fallen angels, that is, corrupt spiritual authorities in Scripture: But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which you made for yourselves. Amo 5:26 Yes, you took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which you made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon. Act 7:43 And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them. Dan 8:10

[@wallacewilliams535]

is it possible that those Elohim, like those Dr Heiser mentions in Psalm 82, are analogous to the greek (platonic/socratic) daimon?

[@johnny.musician]

Well this is/was an eye opener for me. My journey has been basically New Testament with Old Testament overtones, I now know that. Seriously the OT now has more meaning and I thank you Preston, and you Michael for what you’ve done with this episode. Bravo!

[@leefossett5777]

My son turned me on to your book and philosophy? I enjoy your interviews and surprised by your humor. You are funny and helps the Word sink in. I think humor is a catalyst to deep learning/knowledge.

[@lindapb6529]

Q: Is it possible for Michael Heiser to give a bad interview? ;^) He mentions his book, "What Does God Want" @ 1/3 way through the video, and I highly recommend it to give to new believers and even non-believers to explain the basics to them in an intelligent, yet easy way. It's also good for a more established Christian who may want to explain in a short bit of time to someone. It's short and sweet!

[@78LedHead]

Agreed. It's an excellent book.

[@kennethdelk3842]

Someone, though he is gone, sparks a new fire and interest in God's word. I love it, thanks michael

[@NecroLiquor.]

I never see a straight billed hat that I don't want to instinctively bend. 🤣

[@chrono2959]

Exactly I do it instinctively as soon as it gets in my hand

[@eatingamandarin]

From 53:10 Good point linking the emasculation of the sons of God with the gospel, the great commission, and the fullness of the Gentiles. The awakening of Israel, or their resurrection (Ezek 37) or implementation of the New Covenant with Israel.

[@Jim-Mc]

In old Norse cultures "giant" doesn't necessarily refer to big people. (A dwarf was a type of giant for example). Instead it was a semi-divine status of a spiritual nature. Something with supernatural qualities. I wonder if something similar is at play here.

[@ThomasBarbarossa]

Look up what the ancient church says about giants and you're exactly right.

[@IndecentAngels]

Thank you both for sharing this.

[@itsallperfectlynormal9805]

But what of the actual giant skeletons unearthed all over the United States in the late 1800s/ early 1900s? There are hundreds of old newspaper articles recounting these finds.

[@Jim-Mc]

@@itsallperfectlynormal9805 I'd say doesn't detract from the idea that giant and semi-divine were synonymous at one point.

[@n.c.1201]

The oldest text does not mean the best. However, not to be excluded. Similar to how you describe the Book of Enoch

[@No-Name-f8p]

RIP, Michael Heiser

[@MichaelBump]

Really really good podcast. So very interesting.

[@stephanielynn608]

I think a good Christian teaching is trying to interrupt my ad-binge;)

[@PrestonSprinkleRaw]

Hi Stephanie! As I said to a previous commenter who bought up the same issue, I'm just learning how to do the whole monetization thing and now realize that there are different settings for ads. I went in and changed it so that no ads will run during the video. Thanks for pointing this out!

[@mamamarianovits9029]

@@PrestonSprinkleRaw Ads are still running, my brother. This is the 1st video of yours I've to watch, enjoying very much the subject matter and guest. I may not agree with all points of view presented, as is often the case, but I am always thankful for the opportunity to be challenged in thought. Well done my friend. Bless your heart.💝

[@sammcrae8892]

Definitely. I've tried three times to put in a comment, but the adds knock them out. I don't mind a few adds in a long video, but this is a bit much. 🙏✝️🙏

[@susanralph274]

30:00 when he says we and "us" does he realize he could be inserting him and others into a narrative that is only in a context of the biblical people, and not the chinese, indians, europeans, etc. perhaps to them, the chinese are the apkallu or whatever

[@BookOfMorman]

I'm downloading this to watch later but one thing I noticed and have a question about is, why does this presenter have a Q hat on. Is that a QANON reference? Not great.

[@davidm1149]

I've been attempting to "study" the Bible for years. I was brought up by parents who didn't have a great deal of "church" thinking on the Books of the Bible, we concentrated on the OT stories. I attended a Bible School run by a former drug dealer who had an extreme spiritual awakening. I began to question many things in it, and one time I sat down (very determinedly) and tried to look in it for any sign of something I could grab hold of for clear answers to the many questions that were unresolved. I came across the term "Melchizedek" in particular, also noticing "numbers" in the story of Samson (Judges) during another reading. I've since read about the "Bible Code", and am convinced it is a coded book, and one must have knowledge of the mysteries to really derive meaning and direction from it. It is one of (if not the) the most important books we have and it usually goes unmentioned and largely misunderstood. I believe also it can be "decoded" or understood with help from Spirit. You seem to have discovered how to derive meaning using the Hebrew translation. This is what Jesus had told several people who prayed about this subject. He told them to read both translations side-by-side.

[@alisonappletree]

Hi David, I agree there are hidden "codes" messages and deeper meanings in the bible. I believe if you pray to GOD for understanding, and really want to search for the truth, then you will find things. There are some who believe there are different levels of meaning in scriptures called Peshat, Remez, Derash, and Sod. . . . . Jonathan Cahn has some interesting teachings on deeper understanding of some scriptures . . . . Chuck Missler has some excellent presentations on bible studies, with hidden messages, hidden names, codes and themes throughout the books, "pi" and the mathematical "e" are hidden in there. Jim Staley teachings on "who is the bride" helped with understand the parable of 10 virgins, as did a study on the traditional Jewish wedding. The study about the crimson worm, and also the passover studies by Paul Franklin are really interesting (on you tube channel "Restore the Path" ). On you tube the Bible Gematria channel has interesting videos . . . . . look at 153 fish . . . . I also fine the "biblehub.com" is great for looking at the original Hebrew and Greek words. The Hebrew letters and language is also a really interesting study and again gives more detailed understanding. I liked the Aleph and Tav video on the channel "skfordham". I pray you find this useful in your studies, and that you grow closer to Jesus . . . blessings A

[@eagleeagle7802]

God never denied that there are others god...God said shall not have other god before me..

[@christinehope6317]

That is good do you believe that the other God's are less powerful than my God Jesus

[@eagleeagle7802]

@@christinehope6317 .jesu said there is nothing we can do without him. Remember that Lucifer told eve.God told you not to eat that fruit because the day you eat your eyes will open and you will be like god...Lucifer is the god of this world jesu said.we as humans jesus gave us all the power to smash the snakes head abd jesus said that we still can do great than he did not because we're god but through him we can do.🕊🕊🕊

[@Каменьпреткновения-к6т]

NO. Psalms 106:34-39 (KJV) 34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: 35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. 36 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. 37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, 38 And shed innocent blood, [even] the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood. 39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.

[@HOWDYMADTUNA]

Michael Heiser lives on

[@YeshuaCameAndGaveUsLifeandLove]

Gilgamesh was 18 feet tall look it up you can even Google it all sites academic to amateurs say he was 18 feet tall! Now that's a giant!

[@KingdomUploader]

@ 11:00 If all spirit beings, including God the Father, are all 'Elohim' and if divine attributes are only found in the Elohim Yahweh, then how is it that we and how is it that the 'lesser gods' have the attribute of free-will? Wouldn't it be more accurate to say that the Father created His divine council and us with Some but not all of God's divine attributes? Having agency is one of God's attributes, right?

[@corneliuschristian6289]

While I agree with much of Heiser's analysis, I question his assumption that we MUST confine ourselves solely to a Second Temple Judaism context for interpretation of Scripture. There is much in this tradition that Jesus seems to condemn, and Stephen, before being martyred in Acts, appears to imply excessive superstition among the Jews of his day. There is a reason, after all, that the Book of Enoch and other books are not including in our Bibles (unless you're Ethiopian/Eritrean).

[@cord11ful]

I don't think he's saying to only consider the second temple Judaic perspective; he's saying TO consider it, at all; at present most people are totally ignorant of it. Understanding how the primary audience of Jesus' teachings would have understood them, helps US better understand those messages. We almost exclusively look at the bible with 21st century eyes, which is laughable.

[@nappa3550]

​@@cord11fulyes... This person thinks consider= hold fast in this scenario. The problem is, of course, most Christians think it should be read only with modern applications. Most will not/can not see it through another lense because of what they were raised in, taught, or what their worldview will allow them to see

[@KeithJohnson-t8l]

The thoughts Dr Heiser spoke of @ 8 minutes in are what dissuaded me from becoming a minister.

[@cynthiachoate2536]

Would you feel like a grasshopper next to a six ft tall man? My own Dad was 6 ft 5 in

[@YeshuaCameAndGaveUsLifeandLove]

Gilgamesh was 18 feet tall look it up!

[@tracytrace74]

There were dwarfs back then also.

[@appaloosa42]

Stories of ‘the Giant of Kandahar’ during the recent conflicts: American troops encountered a cannibalistic wild man >20ft tall.

[@adamraisch2470]

What is awesome about this is that what is being explained is how humanity knows that God exists. It is through the experience of these attributes that we are able to extrapolate what is fully God from the field. This is also why polytheism tends historically to clarify into monotheism. The constitution of God is the summation of His attributes. It is also reasonable to believe that if all things are derived from God, one would find that in His communication is the creation of partial expressions. This is further evidence for God. As partial, incomplete expressions can only exist as dispensations of the whole.

[@angelasmith895]

Not one ad< Ive got premium... Great information! Reaffirmed what God put in my head.

[@_goodwin10k73]

A Tumor?

[@J0Min]

Great video

[@ozycobber4973]

The Prophesy series with Christopher Walken is a good watch.

[@kirsty7608]

Oh trust me, the powers that be on earth knew all about the gods, etc(initially, the Roman Catholic Church, etc). They just kept it from the poor ignorant masses as long as pos to keep their wealth & power over others. But thanks to technology, open minded believers in Christ like Mike, etc the horse is finally starting to bolt it’s way out of these false shackles!

[@zamiel3]

Nothing controversial here. I have pointed out much of this, for years. Yet I didn't need to pay for a doctorate.

[@franzpaul6244]

and you didn't write a best selling novel either...

[@zamiel3]

@@franzpaul6244 As if that changes anything I stated.

[@franzpaul6244]

@@zamiel3 it doesn't as I'm just stating the obvious...

[@zamiel3]

@@franzpaul6244 Ok? Hope you feel better.

[@franzpaul6244]

@@zamiel3 better than what?

[@jamesmakinde3263]

My Big surprise is...why people still think the Book of Enoch (Enoch 1) is not inspired. I have read it and it is completely scriptural and even exalts Jesus Christ and speaks very highly of salvation obtained by humans through Him. The book also fills in some "missing" pieces of our canon of 66 books. Every christian should get to read it especially after gaining some understanding of the 66 books especially the new testament.

[@nappa3550]

There's a reason why it isn't, I'm guessing through careful examination. There's nothing wrong with reading it, but American "Orthodoxy" (Protestantism) view the Book of Enoch and other books (maybe rightfully so) as almost demonic. It's so taboo that it would be considered so.