Open your eyes

Dr. Heisers approach to scripture is the simplest approach I've ever come across. Allow the Bible to be what it is and read it in the context it was written. He has revived my faith and interest in the word of God.

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Love This!

Dr. Heiser is my favorite author for biblical study. He's got such an amazing grasp of the truth and the deeper meanings of the Bible. I'm so glad he's podcasting. I recommend his books and this podcast to anyone interested in having a personal relationship with God.

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Inspired to persevere by your teaching on the word

I like the interchange between Dr heiser and Trey when ideas and subjects are introduced to us. It suggests to me that we are invited to enter into the conversation each podcast. I love sensible way Dr Heiser knows so much of OT sharing insights we cannot gather on our own without the scholarly knowledge. I have joined the awakening school of theology for 2022 spring semester so I can work on my knowledge in depth. Keep it up with God's help... Love in Christ Betty.. Prayers for you both

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Excellent introduction to 1 Samuel.

The Introduction is very interesting. I enjoy listening to these studies. Dr Bass is very knowledgeable and he helps me think of the content differently than what I have been taught. He encourages thought and questioning.

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Well done, good and faithful

Mike will forever be one of the greats because in all his efforts, he has considered his audience as more important than himself (Phil 2:3). His respect for the intelligence of his listeners has been evidenced by his fearlessly digging into the meatier portions of the word with us over the years, and has in no small part encouraged many to leave the pablum of comfortable Churchianity behind in search of the Way of Truth to Life. Proverbs 23:23 tells us buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding. Mike's gift of instruction, understanding, and wisdom, along with testing of difficult areas, has been an audible journey of gold refinement. Definitely worth an exchange of one's time. May the Lord bless you all.

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Great Biblical Material

Heiser distills his and many other Bible scholars' research into biblical book and subject teaching for non-scholars. He delves into the thinking of the new and old Testament writers, as well as writers in the inter-testamental period to greatly expand one's understanding of what the writers were communicating. The series covers entire books - Hebrews, Exodus, Ezekiel, etc., and subjects like marriage and divorce in the old and new Testaments, old Testament influences in the Gospels, and material from Heiser's Unseen Realm book. Also he has guest scholars on the podcast from time to time, along with periodic question and answer episodes. It's highly recommended to motivated listeners who want more than the usual Sunday sermon-level fare, or popular Christian books, in an easy-to-listen format.

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New Listener

Just started listening. Will go back and review past and continue. Was turned on by my grandson to this and "The Unseen Realm" . I am teaching Revalation in a Bible.Study and this has opened up a whole new "revelation" to me. I am 84 years old and doing some serious praying about Mr. Heisners' podcast and books. I intend to continue to listen to his podcast. hope. to write again
Having to rethink my Bible.Study after all these years. Help.

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Engaging teaching from an informed scholar

Dr Heiser will keep you engaged and engrossed in the biblical story as he unpacks the New and Old Testament and shares his wisdom from years of study.

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Good study about Saul

Another example of how the Bible is full of historical accounts as complex and compelling as any modern story or TV show. A very raw account of the first king of Israel being a very flawed human, and the consequences of his misbehavior.

It does not not in any way reflect the imagined intent of the Tenakh/OT (prescribing/approving certain attitudes/actions) - that's the role of SPECIFIC books WITHIN the Bible. Those who imagine that are clearly working off of assumptions, revealing that they actually HAVEN'T read the Bible, merely hopscotched and cherry-picked at best.

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Never realized the order of Psalms before...

I had no idea there was an order to the Book of Psalms. I will need to read it from the start and keep my eyes open better. Thank you for the insight.

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