Yahweh rules justly and expects the same from those who rule the nations. But what we read in the Old Testament makes it clear that this is not the reality among the nations. Worse, their gods seek to spread chaos to Yahweh’s portion, Israel, by seducing his people to worship them instead of the Most High.  Michael Heiser

When God chose to raise up a new human family (Israel) in the wake of Babel, he left room for the salvation of the forsaken nations in his covenant with Abram. It would be through Abram’s descendants that all the nations of the earth would be blessed (Gen 12:1–3). Michael Heiser

Deuteronomy 32:8–9 informs us that the act of judgment enacted on humanity at Babel resulted not only in dividing and scattering them but assigning them to members of Yahweh’s heavenly host-council.  Michael Heiser

A good ride around town out past Bunnings, the railway station and down Riverbend. We live in a beautiful town. #narrabri #cycling

The well-known story of the Tower of Babel is the focus point of the third divine rebellion in the Old Testament. The story itself is not about divine rebels but, at its core, is the point of origin for yet another defection from Yahweh by members of his heavenly host. 

After some great seasons for farmers, it seems like there are cattle everywhere you look. Had a pleasant ride along Culgoora Road this morning. #cycling #narrabri

The transgression of the sons of God of Genesis 6:1–4 would eventually produce the greatest threat to capturing the promised land of Canaan, the Nephilim and their descendant giant clans. Michael Heiser

A nice ride out to Eulah Creek this morning.

What marks the profile of the first divine rebel? Hubris toward God, antipathy toward humanity, and dominion over the dark realm of the dead. All who die will abide in his realm absent the intervention by an even greater power. Michael Heiser

After being away for the best part of the week, it was good to get out on the bike again. #cycling #Narrabri