Revelation 2: Who Are the Angels of the Seven Churches? | Dr. Michael Heiser

Support Dr. Heiser's ministry at https://nakedbiblepodcast.com Revelation 2 raises questions about the identity of the angels in the early chapters of the book, an identification that is linked to the lampstands. As noted in earlier episodes, the lampstands have a distinct supernatural (members of God’s council) context, drawn from the Old Testament. How does that context work in Revelation 2-3, where John is instructed to write to the angel of each church? In addition, who are the Nicolaitans? In this episode we explore how the Old Testament contributes to answers. Revelation 2:8-29 contain the letters to the churches of Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. A number of content items in these verses draws on items discussed in episode 360 (Rev 2:1-7). In this episode, we rehearse some of that older content, comment briefly on the “synagogue of Satan” phrase, but ultimately focus on new connections to the Old Testament: the believer’s reception of “hidden manna,” a “white stone,” and a “new name.” #michaelheiser #bookofrevelation #thewatchers #divinecouncil #biblestudy #aseatforjesus #nakedbiblepodcast \\------------------------\\ Help Support ASFJ: https://aseatforjesus.com/a-seat-for-jesus Website: https://aseatforjesus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeatForJesus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseatforjesus X: https://x.com/ASeatForJesus 0:00 Revisiting the Seven Letters 7:08 Who Are the Angels of the Churches? 10:06 The Deuteronomy 32 Worldview 13:53 Evaluating the Church at Ephesus 20:54 The Threat of Removing the Lampstand 24:22 Defining the First Love 39:01 Unmasking the Nicolaitans 1:02:15 The Synagogue of Satan 1:10:23 Satan's Throne in Pergamum 1:19:55 Hidden Manna and the White Stone