Did Jesus Cast Out Real Demons? The Divine Council Answer | Dr. Michael Heiser

Support Dr. Heiser's ministry at https://nakedbiblepodcast.com Did Old Testament creation accounts describe a literal universe or utilize metaphorical language? Michael Heiser examines the ancient worldview. This episode of the Naked Bible podcast addresses how ancient authors conceptualized the cosmos. If you study Old Testament creation narratives, this Q&A session provides clarity on how to interpret descriptions of heaven, earth, and the seas without imposing modern scientific definitions on ancient Near Eastern texts. Listeners will learn whether biblical creation descriptions were intended as literal physical geography or symbolic theological statements. By analyzing the original context, you gain a better understanding of how OT cosmology functioned for its intended audience. We focus on the specific language used by biblical writers to describe the world around them. #michaelheiser #divinecouncil #biblestudy #nakedbiblepodcast #giants #nephilim #beelzebub \\------------------------\\ 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 Cosmology and the Divine Council 4:16 Exorcism and the Son of David 9:37 The Harsh Realities of Numbers 31 18:48 The Second Commandment and Artistic Depiction 23:05 How Ancient Cultures Conceived Other Gods 28:15 The Jubilee Year and Prophetic Speculation 39:11 Searching for Archaeological Evidence of Giants 51:59 Evolution and the Christian Perspective