As The Chaos Dies

We’re continuing our study of the book of Nahum. In this study we will go through chapter 2.

I personally learned a lot preparing this study. I wasn’t aware of how much supernaturalism was laced throughout Nahum chapter 2.

The chapter begins with a description of the Divine Warrior and his army coming to do battle. While a surface reading leads one to believe the primary enemy is Nineveh, Nineveh is actually not mentioned until verse 8. This ambiguity is intentional and encourages us to view this battle in a cosmic eschatological sense; which links directly with the book of Revelation and #MysteryBabylon

We also find multiple references to the goddess Ishtar throughout the chapter. Additionally, we will discover allusions to the Rephaim, the primeval sea, the chaos of Genesis 1:2, and poisoned spiritual water. Finally, we will seek to discover the identities of the lion, lioness, young lion, and lion’s cub.

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As we continue our study of the book of Nahum, in this study we will examine Nahum 1:8-15.

What is “the darkness” into which Yahweh chases his enemies? What did the Jewish scholars who translated the Targum believe it to be?

Nahum challenges us to examine our hearts before the Lord. Today is the day of repentance and salvation. Let us not harden our hearts into impenetrable thorns, dried and ready for burning.

Nahum predicts the coming of the counselor of Belial. Who is this figure? What is his connection to antichrist and the false prophet?

Yahweh challenges the gods of Assyria and promises to bury them, the counselor, and Belial. Who is Belial?When will he be totally cut off?

Nahum also gives us a glimpse of the gospel. Directly referencing a prophecy from Isaiah, we read of the messenger that brings the gospel and announces peace. The Apostle Paul picks up this phrase from Isaiah and Nahum in Romans 10. There is also a connection between these prophecies and the Armor of God in Ephesians 6.

Join us as we analyze these ideas and many more in the incredible book of Nahum!

Continuing our study of the book of Nahum. The section we are studying today is the main reason I was interested in doing this deep dive into Nahum. It’s an incredible passage of scripture.

The theophany of Yahweh that Nahum describes contains many of the same elements we see throughout other OT theophanies. We see Yahweh in the whirlwind in Job and Ezekiel. We also see a reference to the Cloud Rider. The Cloud Rider is a title of Yahweh the God of Israel. It’s also used of the Son of Man in Daniel 7:13. And Jesus Christ claims this title for himself, one of the many places he claims to be Yahweh the God of Israel.

We will also see Yahweh as the Divine Warrior as he attacks Sea and River, both chaos deities in the Canaanite religion. He then judges Bashan, Carmel, and Lebanon. To understand this we will have to find out what gods and entities dwelt in these places. What do these locations have to do with hell, Hercules, and the Anunnaki?

And when the mountains quake before Yahweh, what does this have to do with the kingdom of Satan?

This passage also contains one of the main themes of the Hebrew Bible. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good,

a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. This is a critical verse. We will explore its implications.

Join us as we continue our investigation of this fascinating book with one of the most interesting poems in the OT!

In this study we will look at 1:2-3b.

Why is Yahweh called an avenging God three times? Is there a relationship between this threefold usage and the Trinity?

What are the connections between this passage and the Canaanite deities El and Baal?

Who are Yahweh’s foes? And what does it mean that he maintains rage?

Nahum repurposes the writings of Moses. What do we glean from his usage of the Torah? And how do Paul and Peter expand on what Nahum has prophesied?

In this section of scripture about God’s vengeance and justice we are also reminded of his great grace.

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Continuing our study of the book of Nahum.

What is meant by the Hebrew word “massa”? Is it an oracle or a burden? Was it’s usage banned by Jeremiah?

In this study we will begin to connect Nineveh with Babylon and Tyre and ultimately Mystery Babylon in Revelation 17 & 18. Why do scholars view Nineveh as representative of the eschatological enemy?

Where was Nahum’s hometown of Elkosh located? Did Jesus Christ himself minister there?

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

In this study we will be going in depth into Colossians 2:15, one of the famous Christus Victor passages.

We will discuss the following topics:

The similarities between the Roman triumphal procession and the triumph of Christ over the powers of darkness.

The identities of the evil powers and their relationship to new age spirituality.

The Gospel of Nicodemus.

Spiritual warfare, both now and at the eschaton.

A conversation between the prince of hell and Satan.

And more!

Select Sources:

Guthrie, George H. 2 Corinthians (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2015

Bass, Justin. The Battle for the Keys: Revelation 1:18 and Christ’s Descent into the Underworld. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2014

Beale, Greg K. Colossian and Philemon (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2019

Copenhaver, Adam, and Jeffrey D. Arthurs. Colossians and Philemon. A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching (Kerux). Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2022

Heiser, Michael S. Demons: What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020

Heiser, Michael S. The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2015

Lohse, Eduard. Colossians and Philemon (Hermeneia). Philadelphia: Fortress, 1971

Longman, Tremper, III, and Daniel G. Reid. God Is a Warrior. Studies in Old Testament Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995

McKnight, Scot. The Letter to the Colossians (NICNT).  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2018

Pao, David W. Colossians and Philemon (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012

Matthew 11:12 ESV “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.”

NLT “And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it.”

1984 NIV “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.”

There are few sayings of Jesus over which such a flood of explanations has been poured in various combinations and whose understanding still remains so uncertain.

Is this saying about violence and the kingdom of heaven a wisdom teacher’s riddle? If so, does that help to explain why this saying of Jesus has proven so difficult to interpret?

In this study we will seek to answer these questions and explain one of the New Testament’s greatest interpretive riddles.

Select Sources

Carson, D. A. “Matthew,” in EBC, vol. 8. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984

Davies, W. D. and Dale C. Allison, Jr. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Vols II & III. (ICC). Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991-97.

Keener, Craig S. The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.

Luz, Ulrich. Matthew. 3 vols. (Hermeneia). Minneapolis: Fortress, 2001-7

Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke (NIGTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.

Osborne, Grant R. Matthew (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010

Ridderbos, Herman N. Matthew. Bible Student’s Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987

#Yahweh #Elyon #DivineCouncil

It seems to be the majority view among scholars that pre exilic Israel shared the polytheistic worldview of her pagan neighbors. In this view, Yahweh was a member of the pantheon (one of the sons of Elyon) and became Israel’s National god (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). Over time Yahweh subsumed the characteristics of the gods of Canaan and emerged as the head of the pantheon (Psalm 82). Israel slowly evolved into monotheism and their scriptures were then redacted and all traces of the previous polytheism were removed. Michael Heiser “This evolution, according to the consensus view, was achieved through the zealous commitment of Israelite scribes who edited and reworked the Hebrew Bible to reflect emerging monotheism and to compel the laity to embrace the idea.” Except these same scholars who promote this consensus opinion also state that all traces of the previous polytheism weren’t fully redacted and that’s why we have Deuteronomy 32 and Psalm 82.

Deuteronomy 32:8-9, as I mentioned, is cited in support of this evolutionary view by assuming that Yahweh and Elyon are separate deities. Heiser “this consensus view lacks coherence on several points.”

In this study we will go through the scholarship, and there has been a lot written on this subject. I will be quoting many scholars, even scholars who believe in the consensus view, to show that, in fact, Yahweh and El Elyon are one and the same.

#Yahweh #DivineWarrior #AsTheChaosDies

Nahum 1:4 is one of my favorite verses for supernatural war and eschatological awesomeness!

Yahweh, the Divine Warrior, attacks Yam and Nahar, the gods of chaos.

He then moves on to Bashan, the location of hell to the Canaanites, and the site of Mount Hermon. Mount Hermon is where the sons of God descended in the days of Jared.

Carmel is then attacked. This is the location of Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal. Which Baal did Elijah challenge? The answer may surprise you!

Finally, Lebanon is addressed. What does Lebanon have to do with supernatural war? I could give one word, “Annunaki”. The Babylonian version of the Epic of Gilgamesh mentions these entities. But there is more to Lebanon than just the Annunaki. And the answer may be found in the writings of Ezekiel.

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