Naked Bible 91: Q&A 10

by drmsheiser | Mar 16, 2016

Our 10th Question and Answer episode!

Episode 91 – Q&A 10 features Dr. Michael Heiser responding to a wide range of listener-submitted questions on biblical and theological topics. He addresses the meaning behind Jesus’ rebuke of Peter in Mark 8:33, explores the relationship between Psalm 82 and Acts 14, and discusses the role of divine plurality in Paul’s theology of Jesus. Other topics include the historicity of Babel in Genesis 11, pseudepigrapha and the Book of Mormon, the origin and number of demons, and the reliability of trauma testimonies involving spiritual entities. The episode also includes a personal testimony segment, a discussion on Luke 7, and an update on the Miqlat initiative to support survivors through Fern and Audrey’s ministry.

Transcript 91 Q&A 10

Timestamps for Listener Questions

Timestamp Topic Summary
04:25 Mark 8:33 – "Get behind me Satan": adversarial role vs. cosmic Satan
09:30 Acts 14 and Psalm 82 – failure of elohim and Jews to witness to nations
14:55 Divine plurality, Angel of the Lord, and Pauline Christology (vs. Hurtado)
23:58 Babel & linguistics – How much historicity is required in Gen 1–11?
33:14 Mike’s testimony and parents' response to his early Christian life
45:27 Purpose of pseudepigrapha; comparison to Book of Mormon
54:04 Accounting for the number of demons – days of Jared vs. traditional view
58:14 Are Watchers/demons involved in trauma-based programming?
1:02:00 Fern & Audrey support fundraiser via Miqlat
1:04:30 Luke 7:36–50 – significance of woman’s hair wiping Jesus’ feet
1:05:25 Michigan trip recap and church shout-out
1:07:02 Delaware event preview

 

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