The Naked Bible Podcast Naked Bible 382: Revelation 12
Jun 26, 2021
Explore the imagery in Revelation 12, discussing the woman, the messiah child, and Satan's response. Unpack the significance of numbers and symbols, connecting them to Old Testament contexts. Delve into the symbolism of the woman and dragon, drawing parallels with deliverance themes. Analyze the intricate language and references in Revelation 12, highlighting the connection to Old Testament narratives.
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Social Media Misread And A Blurry Shirt
- Michael Heiser jokes that social media labeled him a Freemason after a gifted shirt with an eye logo.
- He uses the anecdote to illustrate how people take things out of context and form wild assumptions.
Revelation 12 Uses Intentional Astral Imagery
- Revelation 12's astral imagery is intentional and ties into Matthew 2 and dating Jesus' birth via astronomy.
- Heiser refers listeners to episode 138 for a deeper astronomical treatment rather than repeating it here.
The Woman Symbolizes Israel/Believers
- Heiser links Revelation 12:6's 1260 days to Revelation 11 and Daniel's timeline, arguing the woman symbolizes Israel/people of God.
- He emphasizes the woman is symbolic, not literal Mary, and represents believers post-resurrection.