Spiritual Warfare E1 - Forces of Darkness

On today's episode, Jana and Reata introduce the topic of spiritual warfare and delve into the origination of the forces of darkness. At the top of the episode, Reata asks Jana to share her current understanding of the enemy and dark forces. Afterwards, Reata delves deep into some of her findings/research on the origin of dark forces and the fall of Satan. She elaborates on three rebellions; the rebellion of Satan in the garden of Eden, the rebellion of the spiritual beings (Watchers) leaving their post in the time of Noah, and the rebellion of the spiritual beings over the nations at of Babel. Throughout the examples, Reata emphasizes, with scripture, how these rebellions always initiates in the heart; just as Satan's rebellion began in his heart. Additionally, she poses the question, "Why should we be concerned with the topic of rebellion and the earthly and spiritual realms?"

In concluding thoughts, Reata raises awareness to the fact that we have an enemy and that Jesus' example teaches us how to fight against him and other forces of darkness. Yet, she reminds us that scripture proclaims that with Jesus we have already won the battle.

Questions to ponder:
"If we are called to fight, what are fight against? How do we fight?"
"If we are more than conquerors, what are we conquering?" "If the first of the ten commandments is not to have other gods before the one true God, who are these other gods?" "Was Pentecost the restoration of the nations that were divided during Babel?"

Scripture Mentioned:

Ephesians 6:12-20 NIV
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Romans 8:31-39 NIV More than Conquerors
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written:
“For your sake we face death all day long;
    we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”[a]
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Isaiah 13-14

Psalm 82

Psalm 89 

Genesis 6

2 Peter 2:4

1 Enoch 6-16
Genesis 6:1-4
2 Peter 2:1-10

Jude 5-7

References for the three falls in scripture and the full mission of Jesus:
The reliance on Dr. Michael S. Heiser is obvious. However, you will find many scholars and references in his work that can be extremely insightful in pursuing truth on this topic. Happy hunting!

Reversing Hermon: Enoch, the Watchers, and the Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ
by Michael S. Heiser

The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible
by Michael S. Heiser

Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness
by Michael S. Heiser

Amar Annus, “On the Origin of the Watchers: A Comparative Study of the Antediluvian Wisdom in Mesopotamian and Jewish Traditions,” Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha 19.4 (2010): 277–320

Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters
by Michael S. Heiser

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Show Music:
"Brand New Day" by Reveille


Show Credits:
Creative Producers & Hosts - Jana Hunt, Reata Zeanah

Editor - Jana Hunt

Sound Design & Logo Artist - Reata Zeanah

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