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Taking Hermon Back: The Transfiguration & Psalm 89 Weird Stuff in the Bible

This year, we’ve talked typology. We’ve talked about what happens when you see the glory of God. We’ve talked about Mount Hermon. Today, I’m gonna put these pieces together.Today’s episode ties up a lot of things we’ve been learning about this mysterious mountain, because it’s the place where the Watchers came down to the earth in Genesis 6. And throughout the Old Testament, this mountain and the whole Bashan region was the epicenter of evil, a stronghold of fallen angels, a bastion of giants and their ghosts!But not only that, it’s the exact place where Jesus declared His intention to build his church in Matthew 16, and the mountain where He transfigured in Matthew 17. And perhaps that’s the most mysterious thing about it of all. Because of all the places for Jesus to go and make these declarations—why there? Why not pick one of the holy mountains like Sinai or Zion? Going to Hermon to start your church is kinda like going to Dairy Queen to start your diet. But Jesus didn’t look at things the way we do in the natural. Jesus was supernatural. In other words, some of the things Jesus did…were weird.And I’d like to explore why He chooses this spot for the Transfiguration in the Bible. Turn with me to Isaiah 14, and let’s get weird.Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Get additional insights and Bible study tips for unpacking strange things in scripture. Enter your email here:https://weirdstuffinthebible.beehiiv.com/Check out the website! http://www.weirdstuffinthebible.comTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction5:15 – Part 4- The Mountain of El13:20 – Part 5- Parallels with Psalm 8923:15 – Part 6- This MountainVisit the Weird Stuff store!https://luketaylorpodcasts.creator-spring.comYou can also find a list of past newsletters at that same link so you never have to miss one.If you want to get in touch, my email is weirdstuffinthebible@gmail.comHosted by Luke TaylorIf you’re intrigued by strange Bible stories, uncovering Bible mysteries, or learning about unusual biblical teachings, this podcast is for you! Dive deep into weird Bible facts, biblical controversies, and the supernatural in the Bible, while exploring the hidden stories of the Bible you may have never heard. Get a fresh perspective as we explain the Bible in ways that challenge the norm and uncover the unexpected. I’m so glad you’re here- don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so that you never miss an episode!
  1. Taking Hermon Back: The Transfiguration & Psalm 89
  2. The Transfiguration at Mount Hermon
  3. (REBROADCAST) Explaining Abraham's Bosom
  4. The Ghosts of Giants | Enoch 16 & Matthew 18
  5. Demons are NOT Fallen Angels | Enoch 15 & Genesis 6

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