A 10-Session, Video-Driven Bible Study Q&A Examining the Supernatural Worldview of the Biblical Authors
The Live In Context Project was produced and directed by Johnna McKinnon, in association with MIQLAT, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The project was born out of the desire to develop a small group Bible study curriculum based on Dr. Michael Heiser’s teaching of the supernatural worldview of the Biblical Authors.
Session One Context Matters Introduction to Dr. Michael S. Heiser In this session you will meet Dr. Heiser and hear his personal testimony of what he refers to as his "watershed moment." We will explore those Bible verses that opened his eyes to the supernatural...
Session Two God's Heavenly Family Introduction to the "sons of God" Session Two is an introduction to the "sons of God" language found in Psalm 82 and various other passages throughout scripture. Dr. Heiser will explore several biblical passages describing who the...
Session Three God's Human Family Created in His Image In Session three we will explore the plural language in Gen 1:26 and 11:7. These passages have been interpreted by many as God speaking to the other members of the Trinity. But why does God need to announce this to...
Session Four More Than a Garden God's Earthly Abode The Garden of Eden has been characterized many different ways in scripture and throughout ancient near eastern literature - Cosmic Garden, Holy Mountain of God, and the Garden of God are just a few. But just what was...
Session Five The Proliferation of Human Depravity An Introduction to the Events of Genesis 6:1-5 and the Deuteronomy 32 Worldviews Everyone wants to know why the world is such a chaotic mess! Christians today will typically point to the events that occurred at the...
Session Six Yahweh, The Angel and Jesus An Introduction to the Two Powers in Heaven How is it possible that a first century Jew could embrace Jesus as Messiah and not reject their own Bible? Most people are not aware that ancient Judaism taught the idea of a Godhead -...
Session Seven The Otherness of Yahweh Holiness and Sacred Space, Followed by Insight into the Conquest Narrative In this two-part session, we will examine the concepts of Holiness and sacred space in light of the ancient Israelite world view as Dr. Heiser walks us...
Session Eight Hidden in Plain Sight Profile of the Messiah The Jewish people had been waiting centuries, in anticipation for the appearance of their Messiah. So with all the messianic prophesies in the O.T. why didn’t they recognize Jesus. It’s easy to criticize the...
Session Nine Divine Provocations Jesus' Life, Ministry and Crucifixion As Jesus began his ministry, he did so with a three-fold mission in mind: reverse the curse of death, defeat the powers of darkness and reclaim the nations. In this session, Dr. Heiser will take...
Session Ten Visions of Eden The Future Status and Destiny of Believers The crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus was a turning point in history. It paved way for the birth of the Church age. Jesus, who is now seated at the right hand of the Father has assumed...