Jesus Conquers Death - Resurrection Sunday- 3 Days in the Grave - Sheol - Part IV - TOG EP 146

 We are now in part IV of our four-part series on "Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days?" In episode 146 of Tales of Glory, we examine the scriptural evidence of Jesus' miraculous resurrection from the underworld of death - Sheol! We also closely examine the Gospel accounts of the resurrection in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and what Jesus accomplished by defeating the grave.

 

 

 

 

 

Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener 
00:00:47 Introduction - Jesus Three Days and Three Nights in Sheol
00:03:52 Episode 146 Roadmap & Syllabus
00:08:25 The Resurrection Narrative - FF Bruce
00:11:40 I. The Resurrection and the Edenic Vision
00:13:39   a. The Fall of Man - Genesis 3
00:26:28   b. The Fall of Spiritual Beings - Genesis 6
00:37:21   c. The fall at the Tower of Babel - Genesis 11
00:58:21 II. The Resurrection Accounts in the Gospel
00:58:45    John 20 v1,31
01:06:51   1. The Resurrection accounts in the Gospels
01:07:49     a. John v1,10
01:09:51     b. Matthew 28 v1,10
01:10:56     c. Mark 16 v1,8
01:12:19     d. Luke 24 v1,12
01:13:46 III. Jesus of History and Resurrection Evidence
01:13:54   1. Antiquities a. Flavius Josephus Antiquities 18 63
01:15:48   1. Antiquities b. Tacitus The Annals 15 44
01:17:07   2. Resurrection's Holy Relics (John 20 v6,7)
01:18:17    a. Shroud of Turin
01:20:38    b. Sudarium of Oviedo
01:23:30 Conclusion

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Scripture - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Sunday)
The Resurrection

I. The Resurrection and the Edenic Vision

1. The Three Falls (man/spiritual beings) 

 a. The Fall of Man 
Sin affected man and spiritual beings (adam/woman/ nachash)

Man took the knowledge of divine spiritual beings
Consequences of sin physical and spiritual death.

Genesis 2:15

Romans 6:23

Isaiah 59:2


Man would die and go to the underworld. No longer immortal - but now mortal.
Man separated from God in the underworld.

Genesis 3:15

Genesis 3:19
 
    
  Resurrection - Jesus (took the keys of death) brought the righteous in Sheol up to heaven - relocated paradise. Restoring the Edenic vision in heaven.
  Jesus raises Himself, first from the dead by His own power and authority. Only one whoever did that - human or spirit being!

b. The Fall of Spiritual Beings
A few of the divine spiritual beings (the Watchers) took for themselves the daughters of men as wives.
Origin of hybrid human spirits that were wiped out in the flood and became demonic spirits. 

Genesis 6:1-4

Henry M. Morris Phd
Days of Praise website
Angels in Chains 



c. The Fall at the Tower of Babel - Deuteronomy 32 world view

God divided the nations as a punitive measure amongst the sons of God.
Genesis 11:5-9


Creation of princes and territorial spirits ruling over parts of the earth.
Deuteronomy 32:8-9

Those nations divided amongst the sons of God became the gentiles.

COSMOLOGY AND DEMONOLOGY IN GENESIS 1-11

God will punish the wicked sons of God (the Watchers)
pg 105-106
Some of these elohim were wicked and put their people into spiritual and physical bondage. This division was a punitive measure by God at the Tower of Babel because He knew how some of these elohim would treat their nations.

 

 

 

 

 

1 God has taken his place in the divine council;
in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:
2 "How long will you judge unjustly
and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless;
maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.
4 Rescue the weak and the needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
5 They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk about in darkness;
all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6 I said, "You are gods,
sons of the Most High, all of you;
7 nevertheless, like men you shall die,
and fall like any prince."
8 Arise, O God, judge the earth;
for you shall inherit all the nations!
Psalm 82




Where do we see the wicked sons of God in the Torah ruling over men?

Exodus 12:12
Daniel 10:13

Resurrection - Jesus removes the territorial authority from these spirits.

Colossians 2:14-15

This is where the Apostle Paul gets his language and context for Ephesians 6:12

Ephesians 6:12

Psalm 115:16
 

II. The Resurrection Accounts

1. Accounts in the Gospels
 

a. John 20:1-10 
 Mary Magdalene
 2 angels
 
 b. Matthew 28:1-10  

 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary
 1 angel
 
 c. Mark 16:1-8
 Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James, Salome (mother of Zebedee's sons)
 1 angel
 
 d. Luke 24:1-12  

 Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James, Joanna, and the other woman
 2 angels
 
 
III. Historical Jesus

The Face Cloth of Jesus? With Dr. Fred baltz YouTube

Jesus was NOT a myth YouTube

Sudarium of Oviedo

New Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible YouTube

Shroud of Turin Used to Create a 3D Copy of Jesus YouTube

Josephus and Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ PDF 

Till Next Time

Thank you for stopping by. Drop a comment if you have any questions.
God Bless
Rev. Mike

The Nephilm Kings in Sheol - The Curious Case of Ezekiel 32:21- TOG EP 145

Ezekiel 23 contains a polemic against the Pharaoh of Egypt being drawn down to the pit, Sheol, by the sword. Ezekiel mentions an encounter with fallen chiefs in Sheol. Are these chiefs, the giant kings—the Nephilim? We will explore what the Septuagint reveals and examine peer-reviewed discussions on this curious case of Ezekiel 32:21. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timeline:

00:00:00 Opener 

00:01:06 Welcome TOG

00:02:58 Introduction and Vignettes on Sheol

00:07:35 I. Images of Giant Kings in the Underworld Ez. 32:17-31

00:09:32 Ezekiel 32:17-31 ESV scripture

00:15:34   1. Septuagint Translation Hebrew to Hellenistic Greek

00:18:31         New English Translation Septuagint Ezekiel 32:20-21

00:21:59         Comparing Masoretic Hebrew with Greek Septuagint

00:22:23    2. Masoretic Hebrew Torah

00:23:42         Genesis 6:1-4 Mighty men

00:26:10         The Watchers in Jewish and Christian Traditions - Chris Seeman

00:29:09 II. Scholar Perspectives

00:29:20      a. Dr. Michael Heiser on Sheol and Ezekiel 32

00:33:28      b. Derek Gilbert on the mighty men in Ezekiel 32

00:38:38      Scholar tally on peer perspectives

00:41:33 III. Sheol

00:41:44    1. The environment of the chiefs in sheol

00:42:16        a. The grave - cadavers Isaiah 14:11

00:43:41        b. Assour - Assure - Assyria Ezekiel 32:22

00:46:21 Conclusion

00:49:33  Soap box - Follow the analysis process - musings, rants, and sarcasm

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Ezekiel 32:20-23

English Standard Version

20 They shall fall amid those who are slain by the sword. Egypt is delivered to the sword; drag her away, and all her multitudes. 

21 The mighty chiefs shall speak of them, with their helpers, out of the midst of Sheol: ‘They have come down, they lie still, the uncircumcised, slain by the sword.’

22 “Assyria is there, and all her company, its graves all around it, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, 

23 whose graves are set in the uttermost parts of the pit; and her company is all around her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, who spread terror in the land of the living.

Septuagint - NETS Ezekiel 32 pdf

Sheol - The OT "Bad Place" - Dr. Michael Heiser

Blurry Creatures Episode 110 The Underworld with Derek Gilbert

 

Mighty - Gibbori(ee)m - Genesis 6:4, Ezekiel 32:21

Fallen - Nepholi(ee)m - Ezekiel 32:22

 

 

 

 

 

Nephilim giants, hybrid beings -Nephili(ee)m -   Genesis 6:4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Till Next Time

 I hope to have more vignettes on Sheol out soon. What did you think of Ezekiel 32 and the Nephilim Kings in Sheol?

God Bless

Rev. Mike

Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 Prayer of Union Part 2 TOG Ep 144

 In this episode of Tales of Glory, we dive into Part 2 of our exploration of Saint Teresa of Avila's Fifth Mansion, chapter 4 on the mystical Prayer of Union. She reveals how the soul knows for certain if it is experiencing the Prayer of Union and how it differs from similar mystical unions we may encounter. The saint leads through a more profound conversion of the soul as we wrap up our discussion on the Fifth Mansion. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timeline:
00:00:00  Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 4
00:01:22  Introduction - Welcome
00:06:28 Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 Recap
00:07:14 What is the Prayer of Union?
00:09:24 The Mystical Grace of the Prayer of Union   
00:12:30 How do we know if we experienced the Prayer of Union?
00:15:54 Personal Examples of the Prayer of Union
00:22:07 Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 Paragraphs 7 - 12
00:22:19 Paragraph 7.  Why they are permitted.
00:24:03 Paragraph 8.  Prayer and watchfulness our safeguards.
00:27:16 Paragraph 9.  God's watchfulness over such souls.
00:30:32 Paragraph 10. Progress in virtue.
00:36:42 Paragraph 11.  Insignificance of our actions compared with their reward.
00:38:06 Paragraph 12. St. Teresa's motives for writing on prayer.
00:46:36 Spiritual Exercises - Beginning Contemplation - John 1:1-13
00:58:52 Conclusion

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Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

I recommend downloading and reading these bucks while going through the mystical mansions. 

Life of Saint Teresa of Jesus (Avila) PDF 

The Way of Perfection (PDF) 

The Third Spiritual Alphabet (PDF) - source for "the soul enters into itself". 

Supplemental Notes

St. Teresa's Teaching on the Grades of Prayer

Till Next Time

Congratulations! We have completed the Fifth Mansion of the Interior Castle! What a blessing it is to learn from the master of prayer herself, Saint Teresa of Avila.

With a little breather, we will push on to explore the supernatural of the Sixth Mansion! 

God Bless

Rev. Mike 

Jesus Conquers Death - Opens Paradise - 3 Days in the Grave - Sheol - Part III - TOG EP 143

We are now in part III of our four-part series on "Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days?" In episode 143 of Tales of Glory, we examine the scriptural evidence of what Jesus did while He was down in the underworld for three days. We also closely examine Sheol/Hades, the underworld realm, and how it was perceived by Second Temple Hebrews from Old Testament and New Testament scripture. 

   

 

Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener
00:00:12 Tales of Glory Opener - artist Meagan Wright - Your Love's the Water
00:00:47 Introduction - Jesus Three Days and Three Nights in Sheol
00:03:12 Episode 143 Roadmap
00:06:09 I. What is Sheol?
00:06:34    1. Realm of the dead (the underworld)
00:09:29        a. Description of Sheol (Hades) from Scripture
00:10:30        b. The Rich Man and Lazarus
00:15:14    2. Where is Sheol?
00:17:45        a. Sheol is located below the earth.
00:18:53        b. Sheol below the waters.
00:19:29        c. Sheol cosmic geography and our physical realm.
00:24:07    3. Who is the lord of Sheol?
00:25:10 II. Jesus Descends into Sheol
00:25:23    1. To rescue the righteous out of Abraham's Bosom in Sheol
00:28:49    2. To seize the keys of death
00:31:19    3. Angels (prisoners) in chains in the abyss
00:38:48    4. Wicked territorial spirits
00:40:25 Conclusion
 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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All scripture used in the show are from the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible.

Jesus describes Hades in the parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus.

Luke 16:19-31

 

 

 

 

Map of Bashan

Map of King Og's kingdom.

Note Capernaum - The Gates of Hell are located on the outskirt boundary of Og's kingdom on the left side of the Sea of Galilee on map.

 

Justin Bass - The Battle for the Keys 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplementary Notes

Shawn Ryan Show with Pastor John Burke on Near Death Experiences 

Meagan Wright ( a big thank you!!!) YLTW - Your Love is The Water

Also checkout The Shift podcast hosted by Meagan and Abby! Lot's exciting topics covered on The Shift!!

Till Next Time

We've made it through three intense episodes. See you next time with the fourth and final installment in this series. We discuss the resurrection!!

God Bless

Rev. Mike


 

The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ - 3 Days in the Grave - Part II - TOG EP 142

Did Jesus spend three days in the Grave? We move our timeline investigation to Wednesday morning, the Day of Preparation, which marks the day of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. In this episode, using scripture to rebuild the timeline, we identify the day that Jesus departs for the underworld of Sheol! Tales of Glory, episode 142, is part II of a 4 part multi-episode investigation that rebuilds the timeline that Jesus and the disciples experienced during this cosmic event.

Podcast Timeline:

00:00:00 Opener - artist Meagan Wright - Your Love's the Water

00:00:47 Introduction

00:02:25 Recap - The Hebrew Calendar

00:05:00 Explanation of the Hebrew Calendar

00:04:11 You Are Here - Wednesday Morning 

00:06:14 Judas Remorse

00:08:33 Jesus Delivered to Pilate

00:09:21 My Kingdom is Not of This World

00:10:38 Jesus Before Herod

00:12:18 The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

00:13:42 Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified

00:14:23 Pilate Sought to Free Jesus

00:16:14 Jesus Mocked

00:17:03 The Crucifixion at 9 AM on Wednesday (Established)

00:17:55 The Crucifixion of Jesus

00:20:28 The Two Thieves on the Cross

00:22:22 The Death of Jesus at Noon (Established)

00:26:27 Jesus' Side is Pierced

00:29:44 Jesus is Buried

00:30:54 Jesus Buried on Wednesday Sundown (Established)

00:32:34 A Good Place to Pause for Part II

00:36:20 Conclusion

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Also verses used in the podcast are from ESV Bible.

Wednesday - The Day of Preparation (for Pesach - passover)

Wednesday Timeline from Jesus Before Pilate to Jesus Buried

Early Wednesday Morning

Judas Remorse and Hangs Himself

    Matthew 27:1-10

Jesus Delivered to Pilate

    Matthew 27:11-26, Mark 15:1-15, Luke 23:1-5, John 18:28-32

My Kingdom is Not of This World

    John 18:33-40

Jesus Before Herod

    Luke 23:6-16

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

    Matthew 27:15-24

Pilate Sought to Release Jesus (6 AM???)

    John 19:12-16

Jesus is Mocked

    Matthew 27:27-32, Mark 15:16-20

The Crucifixion at 9 AM Wednesday Morning

    Matthew 27:32-44, Mark 15:21-32, Luke 23:26-43, John 19:17-27

The Two Thieves on the Crosses

    Luke 23:32-43

The Death of Jesus (Mk 6th Hour Noon)

    Matthew 27:45-56, Mark 15:33-41,Luke 23:44-49, John 19:29

Jesus' Side is Pierced

    John 19:31-37

Jesus Buried

    Matthew 27:57-61,Mark 15:42-47,Luke 23:50-56,John 19:38-42

Supplemental Notes

Meagan Wright ( a big thank you!!!) YLTW - Your Love is The Water

Also checkout The Shift podcast hosted by Meagan and Abby! Lot's exciting topics covered on The Shift!!

Till Next Time

I hope you are enjoying and being blessed by this chronological order of the story of Jesus, from his betrayal to His resurrection. In episode 142, we establish the time and day of death. In the next episode, we will compile the scripture and rebuild what Jesus did during His 3 days in the grave. We will examine the spiritual battle in Sheol for the keys to death.

God Bless 

Rev. Mike

The True Timeline for the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ - 3 Days in the Grave - TOG EP 141

Did Jesus spend three days in the Grave? If Jesus died on Good Friday in the late afternoon and was resurrected on Sunday, how does this accounting add up to three days? Is the Bible wrong about the three days, or are we missing something in the Western Church? This question is of personal significance to me. Tales of Glory, episode 141, is part I of a multi-episode investigation that rebuilds the timeline that Jesus and the disciples experienced during this cosmic event.

 

 

 

 

 

Podcast Timeline:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Introduction - The True Timeline for the Crucifixion and Resurrection
00:02:41 The Western Church Conundrum
00:05:00 Explanation of the Hebrew Calendar
00:09:06    Framing the Timeline
00:09:46    Tuesday - 2 Days Before the Pesach - The Plot to Kill Jesus
00:11:37  Jesus Anointed at Bethany
00:13:41  Satan Enters Judas
00:15:42  Judas to Betray Jesus
00:16:10 The Passover Preparation with the Disciples
00:17:22  Sundown Tuesday Marks the Start of a New Day - Wednesday
00:17:41 The Passover with the Disciples
00:18:42 The Institution of the Lord's Supper
00:20:48 Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial
00:22:15 Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (Mount of Olives)
00:24:47 Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
00:27:16 Jesus Faces Annas and Caiaphas
00:27:59 Peter Denies Jesus
00:29:28 Jesus Mocked
00:29:56 Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council
00:31:19 Sunrise on Wednesday Morning - The Day of Preparation
00:31:55 A Good Place to Pause for Part I
00:35:14 Conclusion
 

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 Hebrew calendar - days begin at sun down

########## Tuesday ##########

Tuesday the Plot to Betray Jesus and Jesus Anointed
    The Plot to Kill Jesus
              Mathew 26:1-5 , Mark 14:1-2, Luke 22:1-2
    Jesus Anointed      
            Mathew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-8      

Judas to Betray Jesus
    Mathew 26:14-16 , Mark 14:10 , (satan enters Judas) Luke 22:3-6

The Passover with the Disciples
    Matthew 26:17-25, Mark 14:12-16, Luke 22:7-13

########## Wednesday ##########
### Wednesday begins - sundown -nighttime

The Day of Preparation
   Luke 23:54, Mark 15:42, John 19:31
   
The Last Supper
   Matthew 26:20-28, Mark 14:17-21, Luke 22:14-23
   
   Peters Denial of Jesus
   Luke 22:31-34

Y'shua Prays in Gethsemane (Mount of Olives)
    Luke 22:39-46

Y'shua arrested and brought before the high priest
  Matthew 26:47-57, Mark 14:43-50, Luke 22:47-53 , John 18:1-11
 
  Jesus Faces Annas and Caiaphas
  John 18:12-14
 
  Peter Denies Jesus
      Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:54-62 ,John 18:15-18
 
### Wednesday morning

 

Supplemental Notes

Meagan Wright's Music Channel on YouTube

Preparation Day of the Passover

Till Next Time

So what do you think so far? Were you ever presented this timeline in church? Feel free to comment!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

 

The Book of Exodus Chapter 34 - Moses' Radiant Face - Covenant Restored - TOG EP 140

 In episode 140 of Tales of Glory, we are back in the Torah, the book of Exodus, chapter 34. Moses works to restore God's covenant with the Israelites. As Moses meets with God, his face becomes radiant. God promises to deliver the Israelites from the tribes in the land.

Timeline:

00:00:00 Intro

00:05:00 Exodus 32 and 33 Recap

00:08:06 Exodus 34 intro

00:13:08 Preparatory Measures verses 1-3

00:15:50 God's Self-disclosure verses 4-9

00:19:35 Apostasy verses 10-17

00:29:43 Festivals and Related Religious Obligations  verses 18-26

00:35:00 Moses Reaches the Pinnacle of Eminence verses 27-35

00:37:07 The Radiance of Moses' Face verses 29-35

00:46:13 Concluding Remarks

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Exodus 34 ESV

Supplemental Notes

The Ipuwer Papyrus and The 10 Plagues of Egypt

The Exodus Pharaoh Explained

Great podcast on Giant Steps with Doug Van Dorn on the topic of the Angel of the Lord

Till Next Time

As I mentioned in the podcast, I love the Book of Exodus. It is packed with the supernatural. Moses meets with God face to face, and Moses' face is radiant from the mystical experience. In the next episode of Tales of Glory, we will press on to Exodus chapter 35 or wherever the Holy Spirit lands us!

God Bless

Rev. Mike