Origins of the Nephilim

Giants and Demons

Join us for the conclusion of our study of giants and learn how Second Temple Jews connected them with the demons of Jesus's day.   Spotify Link for RE//DISCOVER Bible Study https://open.spotify.com/show/5GI03vqmCBwLuZfebmrNXL [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GI03vqmCBwLuZfebmrNXL]   Relevant Passages: 1 Enoch 6-16 Jubilees 5:1-2, 7:20-28, and 10:1-13

In Those Days...And Afterwards

Join us as we discuss how it was possible to have Nephilim, like the giants of Canaan, living after the Great Flood. We also discuss whether it is possible that Nephilim live among us to this day.   Relevant Scripture: Genesis 6:4 Genesis 7:4 ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭7‬:‭21‬-‭23‬ Genesis 7:17-20, 24 Joshua 15:13-14 Chronicles 20:4-8 2 Samuel 21:15-22

The Nephilim of Canaan

Join us as we discuss what the giants of Canaan were: Nephilim, the same title given to the demigods of Genesis 6. Somehow, they had returned, even after the Great Flood. References: Numbers 13:28, 32-33 Deuteronomy 9:2 Deuteronomy 2:10-11, 20-21 Numbers 14:6-9

Origins of the Nephilim

Join us as we discuss the enigmatic Nephilim, who the 10 faithless spies claimed were linked to the giants of Canaan. Their demigod nature might surprise modern readers, but this interpretation is older than Christianity.   References: Genesis 6:1-4 (CSB and 2006 Jewish Publication Society translations) Numbers 13:33 1 Enoch 6:1-2, 7:1-2 Jubilees 5:1 Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, 1.3.1 Justin the Martyr, Second Apology, Chapter 5 Irenaeus, Against Heresies, 4.36.4 Dr. Michael Heiser, Demons Dr. Michael Heiser, Reversing Hermon Further Reading: Dr. Michael Heiser - My Thoughts on Nephilim [https://drmsh.com/thoughts-nephilim-answering-criticism/]

Reconstructing the Giants

Join us as we reconstruct the giants of Canaan using Goliath, the Anakim of Gath, and Og, the Rephaim of Bashan, as models. By the time we finish, you might find yourself agreeing with the Israelites who wanted to retreat to Egypt.   Relevant passages: Numbers 13-14 Deuteronomy 2:10-11 Deuteronomy 3:11 1 Samuel 17