Source: Michael S. Heiser, Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches about the Unseen World—And Why It Matters, ed. David Lambert (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2015).
This podcast explores the often-overlooked supernatural backdrop of Jesus' trial and death, connecting it to Old Testament prophecies. It highlights the vision in Daniel 7 of the Ancient of Days (God) and a "Son of Man" figure who receives dominion, contrasting this with descriptions of God coming on clouds in other texts. Jesus' claim to be this "Son of Man coming on the clouds" during his trial was seen as blasphemy by the Jewish authorities, leading to his death sentence, which the author posits was a deliberate act by Jesus to challenge the powers of darkness. The source also references Psalm 82, depicting a divine council of "gods" who will eventually die, suggesting Jesus' sacrifice was a victory not only over Satan but also these lesser supernatural entities, ultimately reclaiming nations from their control and diminishing their influence through the spread of the gospel.