Part 2: https://youtu.be/rQKkvKHbHnM?si=9JXZZRCtYhRgAgQw
Part 3: https://youtu.be/aRJmVzZnWoM
Part 4: https://youtu.be/xYsEuXZ35ZA
In Part 1 of his lecture, Michael Heiser introduces an exploration of the Old Testament to discern evidence for the Christian Godhead—specifically divine plurality akin to the Trinity—without any New Testament references, framing it as both an intriguing challenge for believers and a practical tool for Jewish evangelism, apologetics against groups like Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons, biblical continuity, and contextualized ancient Israelite theology. He warns that this approach reveals "edgier" insights, such as the historical Jewish acceptance of "two powers in heaven" (two Yahwehs, both benevolent) until the post-Christian era, and outlines a four-week series covering monotheism tonight, two powers next, alternative Jewish interpretations, and Psalm 82 later. The core payoff addresses Jewish objections to Jesus as God under the Shema's monotheism ("The Lord our God is one"), showing how Old Testament divine plurality overcomes this barrier, counters academic claims that the New Testament invented the Trinity or misused scriptures, and clarifies odd passages by thinking like an ancient Israelite rather than through later theological lenses. Heiser's monotheism test hinges on Elohim, the most common term for God (over 2,000 uses), which pluralistically describes not just Israel's God but also foreign gods (1 Kings 11:33), Yahweh's council (Psalm 82:1), demons (Deuteronomy 32:17), the deceased Samuel as an "Elohim" rising from the earth (1 Samuel 28), and angels like the Angel of the Lord—proving multiple real spiritual beings are Elohim, yet Yahweh remains uniquely supreme (ontologically superior, Creator-worthy of worship alone). English translations often obscure this (e.g., rendering Elohim as "spirit," "ghostly figure," or "heavenly beings" in 1 Samuel 28:13, or inconsistently "demons/no gods" in Deuteronomy 32:17), masking biblical Hebrew's neutral use of Elohim for any spiritual realm inhabitant, not a fixed attribute set like modern "God." This redefines monotheism: plural Elohim exist without polytheism, as Yahweh is the singular unique Elohim over all; it neutralizes Jewish fears of plurality language for Jesus as an Elohim alongside the Father, paving the way for sonship discussions (e.g., Psalm 82's divine sons, not just Israel/Hosea 11:1 or the king), and aligns with Jesus' John 10:34 quotation of Psalm 82:6—not equating himself to mere humans, but asserting superiority as Yahweh of the council amid known divine beings. Heiser illustrates this hurdle-crossing potential from personal experience teaching Jews unaware of their own scriptures' implications, urging a shift from attribute-focused to realm-residence thinking for authentic Old Testament theology.

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