How to Witness to a Jewish Person About Jesus Using Only the Old Testament – Heiser | Part 4

Part 1: https://youtu.be/cxHvzrM7wQo Part 2: https://youtu.be/rQKkvKHbHnM Part 3: https://youtu.be/aRJmVzZnWoM In Part 4 of his Jewish evangelism series, Michael Heiser culminates by synthesizing the Hebrew Bible's binitarian framework—two Yahweh figures ("but yet one": invisible Yahweh alongside a visible second Yahweh via the Name in the Angel, as established in prior parts)—into Trinitarian hints, equipping believers to show Jews that Christological claims (Jesus as God incarnate) emerge organically from their own Scriptures without NT invention or monotheism violation. He spotlights "the Word of the Lord" (dabar Yahweh) as a visible, embodied person (not mere voice): Genesis 15's visionary appearance to Abram; 1 Samuel 3's rare "Word" revealed to Samuel as the standing Lord (embodied, calling by name, later "appearing" at Shiloh); Jeremiah 1's Word-as-Yahweh extending a hand to touch the prophet's mouth—prefiguring John 1's Logos theology drawn from OT soil, not Greek philosophy. Heiser contrasts Baal's ancient Near Eastern "cloud-rider/charioteer" title (Ugaritic texts) appropriated by OT writers to assert Yahweh's supremacy (Deuteronomy 33:26, Psalms 68/104, Isaiah 19), but uniquely in Daniel 7, the Ancient of Days (throne of fire, Ezekiel 1 echo) is approached by "one like a son of man" riding clouds—claiming divine status (second Yahweh)—prompting Caiaphas' blasphemy charge at Jesus' trial (Matthew 26, quoting Daniel 7:13) as NT writers/early Jews recognized this duo. Triadic hints emerge via interchangeable figures: Isaiah 63:7-10's Yahweh (Savior) as Angel of His Presence redeeming, grieved alongside Holy Spirit (triangulated with Psalm 78's God/Holy One); Ezekiel 8's man-like fiery form (Yahweh, Ezekiel 1 throne) grabs Ezekiel's hair, lifted by Spirit to Jerusalem's sanctuary (Yahweh's/Name's domain). Heiser recaps: OT identifies second Yahweh (human/embodied, distinct yet fused—e.g., Genesis 48's God-Angel blessing) as species-unique essence equal to first (contra Mormon plurality/Jehovah's Witnesses' angel demotion), pre-Christian Jews speculated on #2's identity (glorified human? exalted angel?), providing categories for disciples to identify Jesus without shattering Shema monotheism—NT high Christology thus rooted in Jewish soil, not late foreign import—urging apologetics: challenge cult groups with these trajectories, let Scriptures self-defend for Jewish outreach. #Bible #Jesus #God #Faith #Christ #Church #Prayer #Grace #Truth #Hope #Love #Amen #Blessed #Gospel #Worship #Spirit #Peace #Saved #Holy #Lord #mankind #humanity #corruption #perversion #bible #bibleverse #michaelheiser #jesuschrist #eden #serpent #genesis #ezekiel #revelation #giants #sorcery #witchcraft #destruction #Balaam #Exorcism #Demons #Heiser #SpiritualWarfare #Peter #Jude #Nephilim #Watchers #UnseenRealm #CosmicGeography #Rephaim #FalseTeaching #Rebellion #HolyGround #Principalities #Powers #DivineCouncil #Psalm82 #ChurchPlanting All rights to this material belong to their respective owners. Direct links to the original videos will always be provided when possible. This video is presented in combined format for ease of viewing and educational purposes. Channel Disclaimer: This channel is not operated by or affiliated with Dr Michael Heiser or his official platforms. Comments here do not reach Michael's team. I'm just a fan who saw a need to share his ideas in bite-sized form and make them more accessible for lay audiences here on YouTube, which I believe aligns with Dr Heiser's mission and honours his legacy. If you feel called to give back, please support the Michael S. Heiser Foundation. By joining the DRMSH Community, you are supporting the Michael S. Heiser Foundation. Your participation makes a real difference! Thank you so much, and let's keep Mike's legacy going! Join DRMSH Community here: https://community.drmsh.com/ I encourage you to visit: Dr Michael Heiser's site: http://drmsh.com/ Naked Bible Podcast: https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/