Revelation 19: The Rider on the White Horse | Dr. Michael Heiser

Support Dr. Heiser's ministry at https://nakedbiblepodcast.com The major focus of Rev 19:1-10 is the marriage supper of the Lamb (vv. 6-10). This meal, a celebration of the victory over the Beast and his followers, is the climax of an ancient Old Testament motif: the “meal with God” or communal meal in God’s house where the Lord is present with his people. Old Testament examples include Genesis 18; Exod 24:9-11, while New Testament instance run from the feeding of the 5,000, the Last Supper, and celebration of the Lord’s Table. The marriage supper of the Lamb is the final eschatological, messianic banquet, an event that includes believers from every tribe and nation. Is the battle of Armageddon in Rev 19:11-21 unique in the book of Revelation—or is it alluded to elsewhere? Of what importance is that question to how we read Revelation 16-20? Armageddon, as John tells us, is “in the Hebrew tongue” Har-Magedon (Rev 16:16). We learned in Part 1 of Revelation 19 (and in Dr. Heiser’s book, The Unseen Realm) that this term refers not to Megiddo, but to a final apocalyptic conflict for and at Zion/Jerusalem. In this episode we look at how John uses Ezekiel 38-39 (Gog / Magog conflict) in particular for his description of this end times battle—for events both prior to, and following, the second coming of Christ. How does this make sense? Listen to the discussion! #michaelheiser #bookofrevelation #thewatchers #divinecouncil #biblestudy #aseatforjesus #nakedbiblepodcast Revelation Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2K1uOK1nZFBpzro8blWcmaBT7i12pH0Q 0:00 Structuring the Revelation 19 Study 0:50 A Multi-Voice Chorus of Praise 1:37 The Marriage of the Lamb Approaches 3:03 The Conundrum of Eternal Punishment 6:00 Edenic Restoration and the Final State 10:10 The Motif of the Divine Banquet 17:09 The Supper of God vs. The Marriage Supper 21:51 Isaiah's Little Apocalypse 44:49 The Warrior King on the White Horse 50:19 Unpacking the Har-Mageddon Mystery