On today's episode, Jana and Reata introduce the topic of spiritual warfare and delve into the origination of the forces of darkness. At the top of the episode, Reata asks Jana to share her current understanding of the enemy and dark forces. Afterwards, Reata delves deep into some of her findings/research on the origin of dark forces and the fall of Satan. She elaborates on three rebellions; the rebellion of Satan in the garden of Eden, the rebellion of the spiritual beings (Watchers) leaving their post in the time of Noah, and the rebellion of the spiritual beings over the nations at of Babel. Throughout the examples, Reata emphasizes, with scripture, how these rebellions always initiates in the heart; just as Satan's rebellion began in his heart. Additionally, she poses the question, "Why should we be concerned with the topic of rebellion and the earthly and spiritual realms?"

In concluding thoughts, Reata raises awareness to the fact that we have an enemy and that Jesus' example teaches us how to fight against him and other forces of darkness. Yet, she reminds us that scripture proclaims that with Jesus we have already won the battle.

Questions to ponder:
"If we are called to fight, what are fight against? How do we fight?"
"If we are more than conquerors, what are we conquering?" "If the first of the ten commandments is not to have other gods before the one true God, who are these other gods?" "Was Pentecost the restoration of the nations that were divided during Babel?"

Scripture Mentioned:

Ephesians 6:12-20 NIV
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Romans 8:31-39 NIV More than Conquerors
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Isaiah 13-14
Psalm 82
Psalm 89
Genesis 6
2 Peter 2:4
1 Enoch 6-16
Genesis 6:1-4
2 Peter 2:1-10
Jude 5-7

References for the three falls in scripture and the full mission of Jesus:
Reversing Hermon: Enoch, the Watchers, and the Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ
The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible

Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness

Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters
All above by Michael S. Heiser

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Tangible Talks podcast conducts conversations about applying the teachings of God in everyday situations that reveal Jesus.

Show Music:
"Brand New Day" by Reveille

Show Credits:
Creative Producers & Hosts - Jana Hunt, Reata Zeanah
Editor - Jana Hunt
Sound Design & Logo Artist - Reata Zeanah

Website: https://www.tangibletalks.org/
Instagram: @tangibletalks
Contact: tangible@tangibletalks.org

Tangible Talks podcast conducts conversations about applying the teachings of God in everyday situations that reveal Jesus.

Show Music:
"Brand New Day" by Reveille

Show Credits:
Creative Producers & Hosts - Jana Hunt, Reata Zeanah
Editor - Jana Hunt
Sound Design & Logo Artist - Reata Zeanah

Website: https://www.tangibletalks.org/
Instagram: @tangibletalks
Contact: tangible@tangibletalks.org