We begin this episode with a discussion about COVID-19 and the passing of Brother Rob Skiba. After that, we discuss the division of the nations and their allotment under the seventy sons of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

We begin this episode with a discussion about COVID-19 and the passing of Brother Rob Skiba. After that, we discuss the division of the nations and their allotment under the seventy sons of God. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #50: The Tower of Babel (Pt. 3)

Questions answered during this episode:  Did fire come down during the Babel incident, as it did during Pentecost (the reversal of Babel)? What about rushing wind and the overthrow of a system? Is there any historical evidence for the division of tongues? When exactly in history did the Babel incident occur, and how does that fit with the Septeon and Yeshua's first advent? Will the heathen ever succeed in bringing the whole world back under one government?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Questions answered during this episode: <ul> <li>Did fire come down during the Babel incident, as it did during Pentecost (the reversal of Babel)? What about rushing wind and the overthrow of a system?</li> <li>Is there any historical evidence for the division of tongues?</li> <li>When exactly in history did the Babel incident occur, and how does that fit with the Septeon and Yeshua's first advent?</li> <li>Will the heathen ever succeed in bringing the whole world back under one government?</li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #49: The Tower of Babel (Pt. 2)

Why was the infamous Tower of Babel such a problem in God's eyes? There's more to the story than we were taught in Sunday school.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Why was the infamous Tower of Babel such a problem in God's eyes? There's more to the story than we were taught in Sunday school.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #48: The Tower of Babel (Pt. 1)

This is the second half of episode 46--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

This is the second half of episode 46--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #47: Sidonians & Canaanites (Pt. 2)

Sidon, firstborn son of Canaan and founder of the Sidonians, played a huge role in the history of civilization, but most people couldn't say what it was. Today, we begin to explore the impact of Sidon (the giant?) on the story of the Bible.  During the episode, I mention a video about the possible discovery of the remains of Atlantis, the fabled city of Poseidon. Here is the link to that video.  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Sidon, firstborn son of Canaan and founder of the Sidonians, played a huge role in the history of civilization, but most people couldn't say what it was. Today, we begin to explore the impact of Sidon (the giant?) on the story of the Bible. During the episode, I mention a video about the possible discovery of the remains of Atlantis, the fabled city of Poseidon. <a href="https://youtu.be/r9Gj_6dmNcM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here is the link</a> to that video. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #46: Sidonians & Canaanites (Pt. 1)

Schedules got crazy, and Terry and I weren't able to sync up to record a new episode, but I didn't want to leave you hanging for too long, so here's my offering: a recording of my inaugural sermon for the Disciples of Yeshua Congregation. (I fill the roles of overseer and lead teacher for DOYC, a new home fellowship based in Central Texas.) During this sermon, you'll learn about the four Hebrew words that describe classifications of people: natives (Strong's H249), strangers (H2114), immigrants (H1616), and foreigners (H5237). Most English translations fail to make clear distinctions between strangers, immigrants, and foreigners, but it's important that we understand the distinctions as a Hebrew would, because God's laws and expectations differ between each of these groups.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Schedules got crazy, and Terry and I weren't able to sync up to record a new episode, but I didn't want to leave you hanging for too long, so here's my offering: a recording of my inaugural sermon for the Disciples of Yeshua Congregation. (I fill the roles of overseer and lead teacher for DOYC, a new home fellowship based in Central Texas.) During this sermon, you'll learn about the four Hebrew words that describe classifications of people: natives (Strong's H249), strangers (H2114), immigrants (H1616), and foreigners (H5237). Most English translations fail to make clear distinctions between strangers, immigrants, and foreigners, but it's important that we understand the distinctions as a Hebrew would, because God's laws and expectations differ between each of these groups.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #45: Natives and Strangers

From the Dead Sea Scrolls we learn that Canaan, father of the Canaanites, stole part of the territory that belonged to Shem. Thus, the stage was set for God, using descendants of Shem, to forcibly remove the squatters from the Promised Land of Middle Earth.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

From the Dead Sea Scrolls we learn that Canaan, father of the Canaanites, stole part of the territory that belonged to Shem. Thus, the stage was set for God, using descendants of Shem, to forcibly remove the squatters from the Promised Land of Middle Earth.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #44: Trespassing in Middle Earth

What exactly was Ham's sin, and what about it is instructive to us, today?  The story of the cursing of Canaan, Ham's son, is necessary to discuss before we launch into the more pertinent topic of Canaan's impact on the world.  Early in this episode, I (Alexander) mentioned a blog post about Daniel's four beast kingdoms. Click here to read that article.  Also in the first portion of the episode, Terry described how Adonai's covenants are like Russian nesting dolls. He made just such a doll as a visual aid, and here is a picture of it    ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

What exactly was Ham's sin, and what about it is instructive to us, today? The story of the cursing of Canaan, Ham's son, is necessary to discuss before we launch into the more pertinent topic of Canaan's impact on the world. Early in this episode, I (Alexander) mentioned a blog post about Daniel's four beast kingdoms. <a href="https://www.watchmanalexander.com/blog/america-britain-and-russia-are-in-your-bible-but-not-where-you-might-think" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read that article. Also in the first portion of the episode, Terry described how Adonai's covenants are like Russian nesting dolls. He made just such a doll as a visual aid, and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16qBMERmzxg3hMbiboYZRi-hibMQwGGFX/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here is a picture of it</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #43: Noah, Ham, and a Curse

After Noah and his sons departed the ark, God Most High established a covenant with them, and with all their descendants. That covenant involved two dietary commands:  Don't consume blood, because the life is in the blood. Feel free to eat any remeś (רֶמֶשׂ) thing that lives, in addition to plants.  The first part is easy enough to understand, but the second part generates confusion. What is the meaning of the Hebrew word remeś? Does it encompass fish and fowl? Does it exclude or include unclean animals? These questions lead us into an analysis of Acts chapters 10 and 15.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

After Noah and his sons departed the ark, God Most High established a covenant with them, and with all their descendants. That covenant involved two dietary commands: <ol> <li>Don't consume blood, because the life is in the blood.</li> <li>Feel free to eat any remeś (רֶמֶשׂ) thing that lives, in addition to plants.</li> </ol> The first part is easy enough to understand, but the second part generates confusion. What is the meaning of the Hebrew word remeś? Does it encompass fish and fowl? Does it exclude or include unclean animals? These questions lead us into an analysis of Acts chapters 10 and 15.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #42: Blood & Meats

As we continue studying through Genesis and Daniel, we find ourselves emphasizing the fact that we don't have the mystery all figured out. We're gathering clues to help us understand end-times prophecies, but we haven't even assembled all the clues yet, much less connected them perfectly to construct an airtight narrative.   Sometimes it can be difficult to not be dogmatic. Pride—that most universal of sins—leads us to convince ourselves that we know more than we really do. That attitude stunts further development, because growing in knowledge of the truth requires input from our brothers and sisters, with their unique perspectives and revelations.  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

As we continue studying through Genesis and Daniel, we find ourselves emphasizing the fact that we don't have the mystery all figured out. We're gathering clues to help us understand end-times prophecies, but we haven't even assembled all the clues yet, much less connected them perfectly to construct an airtight narrative. Sometimes it can be difficult to not be dogmatic. Pride—that most universal of sins—leads us to convince ourselves that we know more than we really do. That attitude stunts further development, because growing in knowledge of the truth requires input from our brothers and sisters, with their unique perspectives and revelations. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #41: Profitable Ignorance

The hour is late and there's no time to waste; now is when we prepare for the return of the king. Join me, the prophecy buff who tackles the tough stuff, for deep Bible study from an independent, Hebraic perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

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The hour is late and there's no time to waste; now is when we prepare for the return of the king. Join me, the prophecy buff who tackles the tough stuff, for deep Bible study from an independent, Hebraic perspective. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures with Watchman Alexander

This is part two of our discussion about prophecy. How do we know whether or not we can trust a prophetic word given since the finalization of Scripture? It would be foolish to blindly believe anything uttered by a person just because he or she claims to have received it from Adonai. We should put the alleged prophet through a series of tests. In this episode, you'll learn the seven tests that I propose we all use.  During listener Q&amp;A, you'll hear about the Jubilee cycle and why it's most likely 49 years in length, not 50.  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

This is part two of our discussion about prophecy. How do we know whether or not we can trust a prophetic word given since the finalization of Scripture? It would be foolish to blindly believe anything uttered by a person just because he or she claims to have received it from Adonai. We should put the alleged prophet through a series of tests. In this episode, you'll learn the seven tests that I propose we all use. During listener Q&amp;A, you'll hear about the Jubilee cycle and why it's most likely 49 years in length, not 50. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #7: 7 Ways to Test Prophecies

Can we talk about the damning lack of verses supporting the pre-Tribulation Rapture theory? It's rather absurd, really, that so many of us have fallen for this Dispensationalist invention that can only be supported by supposed types and shadows because it can't offer even a single direct verse as evidence.  Pastor Douglas Hamp joins me as my first guest on StS, and he drops some valuable insights into what the Bible does and doesn't say about the Rapture. A post-Trib convert from the pre-Trib camp, he has co-authored a new book titled Reclaiming the Rapture. You can purchase it here.  Mr. Hamp's website is douglashamp.com. YOU'LL LEARN:  Why the "types and shadows" argument doesn't hold up The difference between wrath and tribulation The amazing prophetic overview given by Isaiah (26:16-21) that puts wrath after the resurrection How the two kingdoms and the Hebraic marriage factor into the argument   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Can we talk about the damning lack of verses supporting the pre-Tribulation Rapture theory? It's rather absurd, really, that so many of us have fallen for this Dispensationalist invention that can only be supported by supposed types and shadows because it can't offer even a single direct verse as evidence. Pastor Douglas Hamp joins me as my first guest on StS, and he drops some valuable insights into what the Bible does and doesn't say about the Rapture. A post-Trib convert from the pre-Trib camp, he has co-authored a new book titled Reclaiming the Rapture. You can purchase it <a href="http://a.co/4KJbaao" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Mr. Hamp's website is <a href="http://www.douglashamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">douglashamp.com</a>. <h3>YOU'LL LEARN:</h3> <ul> <li>Why the "types and shadows" argument doesn't hold up</li> <li>The difference between wrath and tribulation</li> <li>The amazing prophetic overview given by Isaiah (26:16-21) that puts wrath after the resurrection</li> <li>How the two kingdoms and the Hebraic marriage factor into the argument</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #4: Rapture Madness

Our last episode was the first in a series called Laying a Foundation, where we began a survey of important concepts in Scripture, with Genesis 1:1 as our starting-point. We left off talking about the fact that there is no singular form of the word heaven in Hebrew, and we noted that the spiritual realm is part of the greater Hebraic concept of the heavens. Then we briefly talked about the fact that YHVH used a firmament (Hebrew: raqia) to make a space between the waters above and the waters below, and the space in-between the water is part of the heavens. But what is the firmament? Is it a hard surface or the expanse of outer space?  In this episode you'll learn:  About the relationship between the raqia and the shamayim About the use of simile and metaphor in biblical descriptions of the cosmos Reasons why the Flat Earth Theory is questionable That the geocentric and heliocentric models of the solar system are mathematically indistinguishable Which Bible verses teach that the heavenly bodies move, not the earth Why Satan has worked hard to make us believe in the insignificance of our planet   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Our last episode was the first in a series called Laying a Foundation, where we began a survey of important concepts in Scripture, with <a href="https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Gen%201.1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genesis 1:1</a> as our starting-point. We left off talking about the fact that there is no singular form of the word heaven in Hebrew, and we noted that the spiritual realm is part of the greater Hebraic concept of the heavens. Then we briefly talked about the fact that YHVH used a firmament (Hebrew: raqia) to make a space between the waters above and the waters below, and the space in-between the water is part of the heavens. But what is the firmament? Is it a hard surface or the expanse of outer space? In this episode you'll learn: <ul> <li>About the relationship between the raqia and the shamayim</li> <li>About the use of simile and metaphor in biblical descriptions of the cosmos</li> <li>Reasons why the Flat Earth Theory is questionable</li> <li>That the geocentric and heliocentric models of the solar system are mathematically indistinguishable</li> <li>Which Bible verses teach that the heavenly bodies move, not the earth</li> <li>Why Satan has worked hard to make us believe in the insignificance of our planet</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #17: The Firmament and Biblical Earth

Jon Pounders of Now You See TV joins me to talk about the advanced capabilities granted to humankind by the fallen Watchers.  According to extra-biblical scriptures like 1 Enoch, the wonders of modern civilization have their origins in the antediluvian world. Some of those secrets survived the Flood and were used by early postdiluvian peoples to do things that we've assumed were exclusive to the modern age. Much of this knowledge was once again lost or dispersed due to wars and disasters, but adepts and priests of the Mysteries saved enough to eventually return the world to an advanced state.  Be sure to watch Jon's program on YouTube or Vimeo. He and his team dig into great topics that mainstream Christian shows won't touch. They invite on a wide range of excellent guests.  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Jon Pounders of <a href="http://www.nowyouseetv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now You See TV</a> joins me to talk about the advanced capabilities granted to humankind by the fallen Watchers. According to extra-biblical scriptures like 1 Enoch, the wonders of modern civilization have their origins in the antediluvian world. Some of those secrets survived the Flood and were used by early postdiluvian peoples to do things that we've assumed were exclusive to the modern age. Much of this knowledge was once again lost or dispersed due to wars and disasters, but adepts and priests of the Mysteries saved enough to eventually return the world to an advanced state. Be sure to watch Jon's program on YouTube or Vimeo. He and his team dig into great topics that mainstream Christian shows won't touch. They invite on a wide range of excellent guests. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #15: Tech of the Immortals

YHVH God gives awesome gifts to his kids, and one of those gifts is prophetic foreknowledge. Get to know your host a bit as he describes the times when he and his mother were given prophetic insights.  During listener Q&amp;A, you'll hear a likely explanation of why every other person is "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-37, and when it will happen.  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

YHVH God gives awesome gifts to his kids, and one of those gifts is prophetic foreknowledge. Get to know your host a bit as he describes the times when he and his mother were given prophetic insights. During listener Q&amp;A, you'll hear a likely explanation of why every other person is "taken" in <a href="https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matt%2024.40-41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 24:40-41</a> and <a href="https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%2017.34-37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke 17:34-37</a>, and when it will happen. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #6: Lawrence Family Prophecies

Todd Bennett

Author Todd Bennett gives listeners an introduction to a growing movement that seeks to return Christians to the Hebraic roots of their Faith. This Second Reformation is picking up steam for good reason as people become exposed via the internet to biblical concepts which seminary men never preach about (or never preach from the correct historical perspective). Are you ready for the fullest expression of Kingdom life? Start here. If you'd like to purchase any of the Walk in the Light books, Mr. Bennett's excellent series about Hebraic Christianity, please click this Amazon affiliate link. By doing so, you will support both the author and myself. Alternatively, you may purchase them directly from the author's website [not an affiliate link].--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Author <a href="http://shemayisrael.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Bennett</a> gives listeners an introduction to a growing movement that seeks to return Christians to the Hebraic roots of their Faith. This Second Reformation is picking up steam for good reason as people become exposed via the internet to biblical concepts which seminary men never preach about (or never preach from the correct historical perspective). Are you ready for the fullest expression of Kingdom life? Start here. If you'd like to purchase any of the Walk in the Light books, Mr. Bennett's excellent series about Hebraic Christianity, please click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0976865947/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=atchmanlexand-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=a68a569bcb5af92bb47c4562c3c2853d&amp;creativeASIN=0976865947" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this Amazon affiliate link</a>. By doing so, you will support both the author and myself. Alternatively, you may purchase them directly from the author's <a href="http://shemayisrael.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> [not an affiliate link].--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #14: Todd Bennett Talks Torah

One of the ladies from my congregation recently asked me to give a rundown of the biblical prophecies awaiting fulfillment. This episode is part one of two episodes addressing that very thing. There are a lot of world-changing events still to come, and it's going to be quite the ride. If you want to know what to expect (and who wouldn't?!), don't miss these episodes.  You'll learn:  The potential pitfall of studying end-time prophecies The polarization that has already begun Several components of the Blessed Hope The meaning of the fig tree, olive tree, and vine Why we should brace for a time of global calamity The identities of the kings of the North and South Why the Antichrist won't be Islamic   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

One of the ladies from my congregation recently asked me to give a rundown of the biblical prophecies awaiting fulfillment. This episode is part one of two episodes addressing that very thing. There are a lot of world-changing events still to come, and it's going to be quite the ride. If you want to know what to expect (and who wouldn't?!), don't miss these episodes. You'll learn: <ul> <li>The potential pitfall of studying end-time prophecies</li> <li>The polarization that has already begun</li> <li>Several components of the Blessed Hope</li> <li>The meaning of the fig tree, olive tree, and vine</li> <li>Why we should brace for a time of global calamity</li> <li>The identities of the kings of the North and South</li> <li>Why the Antichrist won't be Islamic</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #8: Which Prophecies Are Left? Part 1

You don't want to be one of *those* people, do you? You know, the ones who collect heresies like they were beanie babies because they make the Bible say what they want it to.  To coin a phrase from Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, "It's the hermenuetic, Dummy." Okay, maybe I tweaked that quote, but just as the economy was the big issue that needed to be addressed by the incumbent in '92, mainstream Christianity's interpretive method is in some ways a major problem that needs to be tackled today.  We don't need more of the same, we need to recover what we've lost as the Body of Messiah, and to get there we must seek the authors' original intent when studying the scriptures. YOU'LL LEARN:  What makes for good hermenuetics The dangers of the ultra-literal method and the allegorical method Why Leviathan and the beast kingdoms of prophecy are symbolic How there can be two Yahwehs in the Bible How we've misinterpreted the New Testament to justify changing the Sabbath   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

You don't want to be one of *those* people, do you? You know, the ones who collect heresies like they were beanie babies because they make the Bible say what they want it to. To coin a phrase from Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, "It's the hermenuetic, Dummy." Okay, maybe I tweaked that quote, but just as the economy was the big issue that needed to be addressed by the incumbent in '92, mainstream Christianity's interpretive method is in some ways a major problem that needs to be tackled today. We don't need more of the same, we need to recover what we've lost as the Body of Messiah, and to get there we must seek the authors' original intent when studying the scriptures. <h3>YOU'LL LEARN:</h3> <ul> <li>What makes for good hermenuetics</li> <li>The dangers of the ultra-literal method and the allegorical method</li> <li>Why Leviathan and the beast kingdoms of prophecy are symbolic</li> <li>How there can be two Yahwehs in the Bible</li> <li>How we've misinterpreted the New Testament to justify changing the Sabbath</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #3: How to Not Interpret the Bible Like a Dummy

Picking up where I left off last time, I finish discussing the meaning of the fall holy days (mo'ediym) of YHVH. If you're unsure whether or not to treat Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) as a mournful day, I offer some insight on that topic in the first half of this episode.  This episode features an extended question and answer period, during which I explain that the 7th seal, 7th trumpet, and 7th bowl judgments are identical. In the process, I construct a basic timeline of the last weeks of this present age and the first weeks of the Messianic age.  In the second chapter of my book, Leviathan's Ruse, Vol. 1, I included a timeline of the last days. There was one error in that graphic. For some reason, I listed the 6th seal and the 7th trumpet as the same day. That was incorrect because the 7th trumpet judgment should have been listed with the 7th seal. The graphic has been revised and posted below. Studying it may help you to better understand the content of this episode.  By listening to today's episode, you'll learn:  About the multiple fulfillments of Shavuot/Pentecost About the prophetic significance of the fall of Jericho Why we should afflict ourselves on the Day of Atonement That the honeymoon and the wrath of YHVH begin simultaneously in different places A few reasons why the Book of Revelation isn't chronological Where Sumerian stories about the Anunnaki came from Why the apostle John saw the souls of beheaded men on thrones    ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Picking up where I left off last time, I finish discussing the meaning of the fall holy days (mo'ediym) of YHVH. If you're unsure whether or not to treat Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) as a mournful day, I offer some insight on that topic in the first half of this episode. This episode features an extended question and answer period, during which I explain that the 7th seal, 7th trumpet, and 7th bowl judgments are identical. In the process, I construct a basic timeline of the last weeks of this present age and the first weeks of the Messianic age. In the second chapter of my book, <a href="http://www.leviathansruse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leviathan's Ruse, Vol. 1</a>, I included a timeline of the last days. There was one error in that graphic. For some reason, I listed the 6th seal and the 7th trumpet as the same day. That was incorrect because the 7th trumpet judgment should have been listed with the 7th seal. The graphic has been revised and posted below. Studying it may help you to better understand the content of this episode. By listening to today's episode, you'll learn: <ul> <li>About the multiple fulfillments of Shavuot/Pentecost</li> <li>About the prophetic significance of the fall of Jericho</li> <li>Why we should afflict ourselves on the Day of Atonement</li> <li>That the honeymoon and the wrath of YHVH begin simultaneously in different places</li> <li>A few reasons why the Book of Revelation isn't chronological</li> <li>Where Sumerian stories about the Anunnaki came from</li> <li>Why the apostle John saw the souls of beheaded men on thrones</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #12: The Wedding and the Wrath of the Lord

After a one-month hiatus due to the demands of creating an online course, we're back to continue our journey through Genesis.  Mr. Bruce Malone, founder of Search for the Truth Ministries, visits to share his wisdom concerning the age of this wonderful rock we call Home. Is it meeeeellions of years old? Hardly. I used to be an old-earth creationist, but I switched sides several years ago. It's easy for us humans to arrogantly impose our ill-informed ideas on the scriptures and imagine that it will work. I fell into that trap—trying to make excuses for the Bible so that it wouldn't step on any scientific toes.  Don't get me wrong, I love Science, but the real thing, not the God-rejecting belief system that uses the label to bring respectability to its foolish agenda. So I've invited a scientist onto the show to tell us why the "scientific" version of history is bunk.  Mr. Malone is a chemical engineer who holds 17 patents with Dow Chemical. He has a sharp, analytical mind, and it was that mind, when engaged in a study of the Word of God, that led him to the conclusion that geological and archaeological evidence supports the biblical notion of a young Creation. Since then, Bruce Malone has spent 30 years bringing the scientific evidence for creation to churches and colleges at seminars throughout the United States and 12 foreign countries. He has also authored six books on the evidence for creation with over 500,000 copies in print.  I highly recommend the materials available for order on Search for the Truth's website. Two items you should be sure to check out are The Rocks Cry Out and Have You Considered: Evidence Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.  In this episode you'll learn:  The definition and importance of the term uniformitarianism How analysis of recent geological processes supports a global flood How the Flood would have drastically altered the planet What we can deduce from the existence of copious amounts of coal beneath the earth Why the discovery of soft tissue in dinosaur bones is a big deal How to engage and combat those who bend scripture to cram it into a modern scientific worldview   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

After a one-month hiatus due to the demands of creating an <a href="https://watchman-alexander-academy.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online course</a>, we're back to continue our journey through Genesis. Mr. Bruce Malone, founder of Search for the Truth Ministries, visits to share his wisdom concerning the age of this wonderful rock we call Home. Is it meeeeellions of years old? Hardly. I used to be an old-earth creationist, but I switched sides several years ago. It's easy for us humans to arrogantly impose our ill-informed ideas on the scriptures and imagine that it will work. I fell into that trap—trying to make excuses for the Bible so that it wouldn't step on any scientific toes. Don't get me wrong, I love Science, but the real thing, not the God-rejecting belief system that uses the label to bring respectability to its foolish agenda. So I've invited a scientist onto the show to tell us why the "scientific" version of history is bunk. Mr. Malone is a chemical engineer who holds 17 patents with Dow Chemical. He has a sharp, analytical mind, and it was that mind, when engaged in a study of the Word of God, that led him to the conclusion that geological and archaeological evidence supports the biblical notion of a young Creation. Since then, Bruce Malone has spent 30 years bringing the scientific evidence for creation to churches and colleges at seminars throughout the United States and 12 foreign countries. He has also authored six books on the evidence for creation with over 500,000 copies in print. I highly recommend the materials available for order on Search for the Truth's website. Two items you should be sure to check out are <a href="http://www.searchforthetruth.net/store/dvd/the-rocks-cry-out-curriculum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rocks Cry Out</a> and <a href="http://www.searchforthetruth.net/store/books/have-you-considered-evidence-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Have You Considered: Evidence Beyond a Reasonable Doubt</a>. In this episode you'll learn: <ul> <li>The definition and importance of the term uniformitarianism</li> <li>How analysis of recent geological processes supports a global flood</li> <li>How the Flood would have drastically altered the planet</li> <li>What we can deduce from the existence of copious amounts of coal beneath the earth</li> <li>Why the discovery of soft tissue in dinosaur bones is a big deal</li> <li>How to engage and combat those who bend scripture to cram it into a modern scientific worldview</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #18: The Age of the Earth

Reportedly, there has recently been a surge in the number of Messianics and other Christian Israelites who are denying that Yeshua is Messiah. This is a tragedy of the highest order, for it is written, A man who disregards Moses’ law dies without compassion on the word of two or three witnesses. How much worse punishment do you think he will be judged worthy of who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant with which he was sanctified an unholy thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? (Heb. 10:28-29). ​Rather than continue with our current study of Genesis, I've decided to pause it and dedicate this episode to preventing further destruction by the defectors and Jewish anti-missionaries so active these days.  Turncoats are abundant in the Torah Observant or Hebrew Roots Movement because many of us became bitter and isolated. Read: vulnerable to the attacks of Satan. We got upset at having been partially misled by Christian theologians, then went overboard and started questioning everything before having passed through that initial outrage and tempering it with wisdom. Guess what? Satan uses resentment as a foothold. The closer someone is to the truth, the more that the Adversary steps up his attacks.  But that's not the only problem.  I suspect that many people joined the HRM just because it was out-of-the-ordinary without being obviously wrong or cultish. They were bored Christians who got excited about the new fad. They came all pumped up about being “in the know,” but that feeling never lasts. Once the freshness wore off, they were left vulnerable to the anti-missionaries who showed up offering even more knowledge. But knowledge of facts and concepts is not the same as knowledge of a person. These turncoats evidently never knew the Savior.  The fact is that many who called themselves Christians were living like sheep without a shepherd. They never listened to the Savior's voice in the first place; they were just going with the religious flow. Once they became aware that church leaders were badly misinterpreting parts of the Bible, they left off following those men... only to wander into destruction because they couldn't hear the call of the True Shepherd.  ​In this week's recording, I get back to basics so that we aren't standing on a shaky foundation. We need to firmly grasp what the Word of Elohiym has to say about the identity of Messiah so that we aren't fooled by false teachings. Anti-missionaries are particularly leveraging the doctrine of the Trinity to bring people away from Yeshua. I want to show you what the Bible really says about the godhead so we can say that "we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul" (Heb. 10:39).  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Reportedly, there has recently been a surge in the number of Messianics and other Christian Israelites who are denying that Yeshua is Messiah. This is a tragedy of the highest order, for it is written, <blockquote>A man who disregards Moses’ law dies without compassion on the word of two or three witnesses. How much worse punishment do you think he will be judged worthy of who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant with which he was sanctified an unholy thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? (<a href="https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Heb.%2010.28-29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heb. 10:28-29</a>).</blockquote> ​Rather than continue with our current study of Genesis, I've decided to pause it and dedicate this episode to preventing further destruction by the defectors and Jewish anti-missionaries so active these days. Turncoats are abundant in the Torah Observant or Hebrew Roots Movement because many of us became bitter and isolated. Read: vulnerable to the attacks of Satan. We got upset at having been partially misled by Christian theologians, then went overboard and started questioning everything before having passed through that initial outrage and tempering it with wisdom. Guess what? Satan uses resentment as a foothold. The closer someone is to the truth, the more that the Adversary steps up his attacks. But that's not the only problem. I suspect that many people joined the HRM just because it was out-of-the-ordinary without being obviously wrong or cultish. They were bored Christians who got excited about the new fad. They came all pumped up about being “in the know,” but that feeling never lasts. Once the freshness wore off, they were left vulnerable to the anti-missionaries who showed up offering even more knowledge. But knowledge of facts and concepts is not the same as knowledge of a person. These turncoats evidently never knew the Savior. The fact is that many who called themselves Christians were living like sheep without a shepherd. They never listened to the Savior's voice in the first place; they were just going with the religious flow. Once they became aware that church leaders were badly misinterpreting parts of the Bible, they left off following those men... only to wander into destruction because they couldn't hear the call of the True Shepherd. ​In this week's recording, I get back to basics so that we aren't standing on a shaky foundation. We need to firmly grasp what the Word of Elohiym has to say about the identity of Messiah so that we aren't fooled by false teachings. Anti-missionaries are particularly leveraging the doctrine of the Trinity to bring people away from Yeshua. I want to show you what the Bible really says about the godhead so we can say that "we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul" (<a href="https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Heb.%2010.39" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heb. 10:39</a>). --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #19: The Fate of Traitors

Thomas Dunn and Jared Chrestman of Angry Son Media join me to talk about their documentary film, Detestable, which pulls back the curtain on a world of unspeakable evil ignored by the secular media and the Church alike. In this unique film, Satanic ritual abuse survivors share their harrowing experiences in the hopes of raising awareness and making it more difficult for abusive religious organizations to operate in secret. Along the way, spiritual warfare expert Russ Dizdar provides insight into the strategies of the occult groups who perpetrate heinous crimes as part of their worship practices. YOU'LL LEARN:  The motivation behind the film How the victims were located The unexpected response from Christian viewers How awareness of SRA can change lives Why law enforcement can't uproot Satanic cult activity--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

Thomas Dunn and Jared Chrestman of Angry Son Media join me to talk about their documentary film, <a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/detestable3?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=vod-vod_purchase_notification-201408&amp;utm_campaign=10309&amp;email_id=dm9kX3B1cmNoYXNlX25vdGlmaWNhdGlvbnxmZjc5NGZmMmZhMzk2MGQ0NWNiYzgwNTJjMDIzYzMyZjQwN3w1MzYzNzUwMXwxNDcxMzI0MTE1fDEwMzA5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detestable</a>, which pulls back the curtain on a world of unspeakable evil ignored by the secular media and the Church alike. In this unique film, Satanic ritual abuse survivors share their harrowing experiences in the hopes of raising awareness and making it more difficult for abusive religious organizations to operate in secret. Along the way, spiritual warfare expert Russ Dizdar provides insight into the strategies of the occult groups who perpetrate heinous crimes as part of their worship practices. <h3>YOU'LL LEARN:</h3> <ul> <li>The motivation behind the film</li> <li>How the victims were located</li> <li>The unexpected response from Christian viewers</li> <li>How awareness of SRA can change lives</li> <li>Why law enforcement can't uproot Satanic cult activity</li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #5: Detestable

We're going back to the beginning, but that doesn't mean we're going back to basics. This episode kicks off the Laying a Foundation series, which is intended to help listeners develop a truly biblical worldview. I take a fine-toothed comb to the Book of Genesis, defining terms, making connections with extra-biblical scriptures, and exploring a possible intersection with scientific research.  In this episode you'll learn:  ​The link between the Hebrew words for heavens and waters ​How the spiritual realm differs from the heavens How stars in the night sky are avatars for immortals How stars could be present to see the Earth formed, before luminaries were placed in the sky Why the Spirit of God hovered over the waters Why the biblical day begins at sundown About the possibility of a time separation between the Resurrection and the Harpazo Why I use the name Yeshua instead of Jesus And more   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

We're going back to the beginning, but that doesn't mean we're going back to basics. This episode kicks off the Laying a Foundation series, which is intended to help listeners develop a truly biblical worldview. I take a fine-toothed comb to the Book of Genesis, defining terms, making connections with extra-biblical scriptures, and exploring a possible intersection with scientific research. In this episode you'll learn: <ul> <li>​The link between the Hebrew words for heavens and waters</li> <li>​How the spiritual realm differs from the heavens</li> <li>How stars in the night sky are avatars for immortals</li> <li>How stars could be present to see the Earth formed, before luminaries were placed in the sky</li> <li>Why the Spirit of God hovered over the waters</li> <li>Why the biblical day begins at sundown</li> <li>About the possibility of a time separation between the Resurrection and the Harpazo</li> <li>Why I use the name Yeshua instead of Jesus</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #16: In the Beginning

According to the Bible, what's going to happen between now and the Second Coming of Jesus? Quite a lot, actually, which is why this topic took two podcasts to cover, and even so I only scratched the surface. In this episode we continue our investigation by first turning a magnifying glass on the oracles of Daniel, then linking them to oracles from the other scriptures.  You'll learn:  How 2 Baruch confirms Daniel 8 Why Rome never went away About the 70 "weeks" (i.e., Shemitahs) of Daniel 9 About the last-days apostasy that has been ramping up for centuries Why the Antichrist is called the Man of Lawlessness How the Antichrist can be an ancient king but still fulfill the Messianic prophecies And more   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

According to the Bible, what's going to happen between now and the Second Coming of Jesus? Quite a lot, actually, which is why this topic took two podcasts to cover, and even so I only scratched the surface. In this episode we continue our investigation by first turning a magnifying glass on the oracles of Daniel, then linking them to oracles from the other scriptures. You'll learn: <ul> <li>How 2 Baruch confirms Daniel 8</li> <li>Why Rome never went away</li> <li>About the 70 "weeks" (i.e., Shemitahs) of Daniel 9</li> <li>About the last-days apostasy that has been ramping up for centuries</li> <li>Why the Antichrist is called the Man of Lawlessness</li> <li>How the Antichrist can be an ancient king but still fulfill the Messianic prophecies</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #9: Which Prophecies Are Left? Part 2

We have just entered into the Fall holy days, so it's a good time to discuss the prophetic significance of those divinely appointed times. Pivotal events in redemptive history occurred on the Spring holy days in the past, and climactic events will occur on the Fall holy days in the future. In this episode, I begin talking about how God's purposes will be accomplished on Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot at the end of the age.  A lot of people have been claiming that the stellar alignment of September 23rd will be the fulfillment of the sign described in Revelation chapter 12. They don't understand that the sign was already fulfilled on the Day of Trumpets (Yom Teruah) many centuries ago. For in-depth information about the Rev. 12 sign, read this.  To see the two eclipse-related graphics mentioned in the show, see this page.  You'll learn:  Why the 9/23/2017 stellar sign isn't what people think How the Day of Trumpets has at least two fulfillments What the "last trump" really is, and why the Rapture won't be on the Day of Trumpets About the end-time plight of the Jewish people What Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) represents   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support

We have just entered into the Fall holy days, so it's a good time to discuss the prophetic significance of those divinely appointed times. Pivotal events in redemptive history occurred on the Spring holy days in the past, and climactic events will occur on the Fall holy days in the future. In this episode, I begin talking about how God's purposes will be accomplished on Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot at the end of the age. A lot of people have been claiming that the stellar alignment of September 23rd will be the fulfillment of the sign described in Revelation chapter 12. They don't understand that the sign was already fulfilled on the Day of Trumpets (Yom Teruah) many centuries ago. For in-depth information about the <a href="https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Rev.%2012" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rev. 12</a> sign, <a href="http://www.watchmanalexander.com/blog/we-may-be-looking-at-the-cosmic-sign-of-the-antichrist-in-september-2017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read this</a>. To see the two eclipse-related graphics mentioned in the show, see <a href="http://www.watchmanalexander.com/blog/were-still-in-the-midst-of-the-blood-moons-phenomenon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this page</a>. You'll learn: <ul> <li>Why the 9/23/2017 stellar sign isn't what people think</li> <li>How the Day of Trumpets has at least two fulfillments</li> <li>What the "last trump" really is, and why the Rapture won't be on the Day of Trumpets</li> <li>About the end-time plight of the Jewish people</li> <li>What Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) represents</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support</a>

Searching the Scriptures #11: Divine Days and Signs

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