Dr. Michael S. Heiser
The official YouTube channel for biblical scholar, Dr. Michael Heiser. Mike's PhD is in Hebrew Bible and Semitic Languages. His academic specializations are Israelite religion (especially the divine council and Jewish binitarian monotheism), ancient Semitic languages, and biblical theology.
Mike blogs on biblical studies at the Naked Bible, nonsense about the ancient world at PaleoBabble, and how people's religious faith and worldview are affected by belief in extraterrestrials at UFO Religions. He teaches online courses in ancient languages and biblical studies at MEMRA Online Institute. Dr. Heiser is also the author of the paranormal / theological thriller, The Facade.
Dr. Heiser's homepage is www.drmsh.com.
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Daniel Joseph Owen: Redemption has always been an act of the Creator's mercy toward us, while the Torah's role has always been that of a guide, the divine standard for righteousness.
The Torah defines moral behavior. It doesn't redeem wickedness and rebellion; it shines a light on it. That's its job.
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
In the biblical worldview, sacred spaces were never random locations. Mountains, gardens, trees, and temples all echoed the idea of heaven meeting earth, places where God chose to dwell among humanity. ⛰️🌳📜
Explore this fascinating theme more deeply:
drmsh.com/the-cosmic-mountain-and-trees-in-old-tes…
#CosmicMountain #Eden #BiblicalTheology #DRMSHCommunity
23 hours ago | [YT] | 304
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
🎙️ The DCW Podcast is live. Don’t miss it!
EP110: John 18: The Shocking Truth Behind Jesus' Final Hours
In this episode of the Divine Council Worldview podcast, Ronn & Mike delve into John 18, exploring the final hours of Jesus' life. They discuss the transition from the high priestly prayer in John 17 to the events leading to Jesus' arrest, the significance of Judas' betrayal, and the metaphorical meaning of the 'cup' that Jesus refers to.
The conversation emphasizes Jesus' humanity and the emotional weight of his impending suffering, while also touching on theological interpretations of these events. They also delve into the themes of suffering, endurance, and the trials faced by Jesus and his disciples. It explores the significance of Jesus' suffering and how it relates to the suffering of believers.
The discussion also covers the trials of Jesus, the role of Peter in denying Jesus, and the interactions between Jesus and Pontius Pilate, culminating in the choice of Barabbas over Jesus. Finally, they emphasize the deeper meanings behind these events and their implications for faith and loyalty.
Here are the links to our latest podcast episode:
▶️ Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jLK5r-eUSb0
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Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think!
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3 days ago | [YT] | 74
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Daniel Joseph Owen: In the very same way, Yehovah's commandments exist to protect us from the things that would otherwise harm or destroy us. Yehovah is not sitting atop a cloud waiting for us to make a mistake so that he can strike us down. He is our Maker, our loving Father, and he gave us the Torah for our own protection.
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#Heiser #UnseenRealm #DanielOwen #MichaelSHeiserFoundation #TheDeliverer #Commandments #Torah #LoveOfGod
3 days ago | [YT] | 220
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Those concerned with theological and interpretive honesty are compelled by certain commitments: honoring God’s use of real people on the ground, at their own time and place, to produce this thing we say is inspired; interpreting the Bible in its own intellectual context; and taking the primary text as it is, preferring it over translations, acknowledging that the content at times points to editorial activity and arrangement and literary intent.
It’s hard to believe this has no place in many churches that profess to take the Bible seriously. For those who feel called by God to devote their lives and gifts to the academic study of Scripture, pariah status was unexpected. I never thought I’d have to pay a price for sticking to the text, but I have. But I’m used to it now, and am unrepentant.
Read the full article to dive deeper into this topic: drmsh.com/modern-critical-thinking-bible-2-timothy…
#bible #oldtestament #heiser #inspiration
3 days ago | [YT] | 510
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Has archaeological evidence of the biblical Joseph really been found?
Before sharing viral headlines, we need to examine language, chronology, and the biblical text itself.
Read the full breakdown: drmsh.com/evidence-for-the-biblical-joseph-discove…
#BiblicalArchaeology #AncientEgypt #Joseph #BibleStudy
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Baptism is not what produces salvation. It “saves” us in that it first involves or reflects a heart decision: a pledge of loyalty to the risen Savior. In effect, baptism in New Testament theology is a loyalty oath, a public avowal of who is on the Lord’s side in the cosmic war between good and evil.
But in addition to that, it is also a visceral reminder to the defeated fallen angels. Every baptism is a reiteration of their doom in the wake of the gospel and the kingdom of God. Early Christians understood the typology of this passage and its link back to the fallen angels of Genesis 6. Early baptismal formulas included a renunciation of Satan and his angels for this very reason.
Baptism was — and still is — spiritual warfare.
Do you want to learn more? Read the full article: drmsh.com/baptism-spiritual-warfare/
#SpiritualWarfare #CosmicConflict #Unseenrealm #Faithinchrist #Heiser
1 week ago | [YT] | 492
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
🎙️ The DCW Podcast is live. Don’t miss it!
EP109: What John 17 Reveals About God's Nature
In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore the profound theological insights of John 17, Jesus' high priestly prayer, delving into topics like divine authority, the nature of the Trinity, sanctification, and the significance of sacred space. Join us for a deep dive into biblical theology and its implications for faith and understanding.
Here are the links to our latest podcast episode:
▶️ Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B7vVLqAUe_4
📱 You can also download our app to listen anytime, anywhere:
(Google) play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplas…
(Apple) apps.apple.com/app/michael-s-heiser-foundation/id1…
🎧 Listen to the audio version on your favorite platform:
- Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4UdkIcEWNTw9EoniNWSa4e
- Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-divine-council-w…
- Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/33a6a9c8-c08e-4b90-b22b-…
- Audible: www.audible.com/es_US/podcast/The-Divine-Council-W…
- iHeart: www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-divine-council-worl…
- PodBean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/vytgb-2f007e/The-Di…
Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think!
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1 week ago | [YT] | 71
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Daniel Joseph Owen: In Hebrew, the verb *chata* means to miss, as in to go astray. In essence, the word means to miss the mark. In this way, sin can be understood in practical terms as doing something in a way that God did not intend, design, or allow; sin is straying beyond the boundary that the Creator established.
Do you want to learn more? Get the book: heiserfoundation.myshopify.com/products/the-delive…
#Heiser #UnseenRealm #DanielOwen #MichaelSHeiserFoundation #TheDeliverer #Sin #Torah #Chata
1 week ago | [YT] | 249
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser
I've said in my own little 60 Second Scholar books that one of the best things I can tell people is, “Look, good Bible study is not following a rote method. It's not jumping through hoops. It's not following a list of ten steps and then spitting out something. There's no substitute for thinking about the text.”
Hopefully, you get into resources, take classes, listen to a podcast, or do something that just helps you think. There's no substitute for thinking in Bible study.
Do you want to learn more? Read the full article: drmsh.com/heisers-laws-for-bible-study/
#biblestudy #theology #heiser
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