2 Kings 6 reading: Elisha, the army of angels, and spiritual sight
Dan reads 2 Kings 6:14-18 aloud: the king of Syria's army surrounds Dothan, Elisha's servant panics, and Elisha prays for the servant's eyes to be opened to the horses and chariots of fire. The hosts reflect on spiritual blindness, the 'Elisha glasses' needed to see God's unseen help, and the lonely person who feels God is absent. They discuss people who claim to follow Jesus but keep God in a distant arena.
More on Angels
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Hard question: can demons repent?
- Can demons — or Satan himself — repent?
A question that came up at church: can demons — or Satan himself — repent? The hosts reason that demons are fallen angels who chose against God in full knowledge, citing Hebrews 2:16 ('it is not angels that God helps'), 2 Peter 2:4, and Jude 6.
From No. 178 · What Are Our Snakes?
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Ghosts, demons, and familiar spirits
- Are ghosts real, and can a deceased relative become an angel?
- What would be the purpose or benefit for demons in impersonating dead relatives?
A long discussion on whether ghosts are real: the hosts' position is that apparitions of the dead are demonic, that 'grandpa Bob' cannot become an angel (angels are created messengers with specific purposes), and that consulting the dead violates Scripture.
From No. 12 · Of Moose and Men
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Ask the Pastor: Michael the prince in Daniel 12
Boova asks his Daniel 12 question: how should he take in the named angel Michael, 'the great prince who has charge of your people,' without cartoonish Hollywood angelology?
From No. 568 · Like Jesus
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Angel comedy and the 'Jesus runs' bit
- Where does the 'spiritual walk' phrase come from in Scripture?
The hosts riff on Boova's question about Michael's office and dispatch boys, with jokes about a god-phone and Yahweh speaking in many waters.
From No. 568 · Like Jesus