Project 1:8 Podcast

Episode 008 – Supernatural Beings Part 3
Host: Scott
Date: June 6, 2025

Overview: Understanding the Supernatural Backdrop of Scripture

In this episode, Scott continues his exploration of supernatural beings and their roles within the biblical narrative, delving into ancient rebellions, their ongoing impact, and how these stories form a foundational understanding for interpreting Scripture. With a deep and passionate tone, Scott emphasizes that these overlooked biblical themes are key not only to understanding theology, but also to grasping what God is doing in the world and in listeners’ lives today.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Why the Supernatural Realm Matters

• Scott recalls his own formal theological training, highlighting how little attention is paid to “angelology” and the supernatural in mainstream church settings; he expresses his wish that he’d known these things 30 years ago (02:09–02:48).

  “If I had known some of these things 30 years ago, it would have made my Bible reading come alive in many ways... I would have appreciated at even deeper levels, the beauty of Jesus and what he did.”
  — Scott (02:44)

• The aim is to deepen affection for Jesus and scripture through this understanding (03:03).

2. Establishing the Scriptural Framework

• The “unseen” world is real, active, and crucial to the biblical story (03:25–03:39).

• Foundational passages (e.g., Psalm 110) are quoted more than any Old Testament text in the New Testament, underlining the importance of this theme (03:50–04:48).

  “God, by inspiring the many different authors of the Bible throughout the centuries, wants us to know what He’s doing and know what’s going on behind the scenes.”
  — Scott (04:40)

3. Genesis 6 – The Sons of God, Nephilim, and Human Corruption

• Scott reads Genesis 6:1–4, explaining the controversial story of supernatural beings (“sons of God”) interbreeding with humans, resulting in the Nephilim (05:58–07:10).

• Points out how New Testament writers (Peter, Jesus in Luke) refer back to this event, showing its centrality in biblical theology (07:18–08:11).

• Scott interprets these events as an attempt by rebellious supernatural beings, under Satan’s influence, to subvert God’s plan for humanity to “image” Him and reflect His glory (08:40–10:09).

  “It was the enemy’s attempt to make man in his own image, to produce a new type of human that would worship him.”
  — Scott (09:38)

• God’s response: the judgment of the Flood was, in part, to counteract this supernatural rebellion and its effects on humanity's pervasive wickedness (10:11–10:37).

4. The Ongoing Impact: Giants, Conquest, and Theological Implications

• The descendants of these unions (Nephilim and Anakim) remained after the Flood, creating a rationale for Israel’s conquest of Canaan under Joshua (11:15–12:47).

  “Parts of the explanation ... lie in the fact that those military campaigns ... are designed by God to eliminate the Nephilim and their descendants which are referred to in the Bible as Anakim.”
  — Scott (11:59)

• Notably, giants such as Goliath are identified as remnants of this lineage (12:56–13:28).

• The story of David and Goliath is interpreted not just as a personal victory, but as a theologically rich “type” prefiguring Jesus’ ultimate triumph over cosmic evil (14:15–15:09).

  “David as a type of Jesus ... defeats Goliath ... symbolically linked with the serpent in the garden ... even the supernatural rebellions that took place in Genesis 6, He will still prevail. He will still rescue [us].”
  — Scott (14:18; 15:06)

5. Rebellion at Babel and the Disinheritance of the Nations

• Moves to Genesis 11 and its echo in Deuteronomy 32:8–9, where God divides humanity at Babel and “fixes the borders... according to the sons of God” (16:02–17:08).

• The supernatural “disinheriting” of the nations explains the origins of ancient idolatry and spiritual warfare, as well as Yahweh’s selection of Israel as His “portion” (17:10–18:46).

• Psalm 82 is referenced, supporting the idea that these divine beings failed in their governance and were judged (19:00–19:28).

6. Modern Relevance: Why This Matters Today

• Scott assures listeners that these ancient cosmic events are not mere abstract trivia but have real-world application:

  • The story of God’s intentionality and personal love.
  • The continued reality of spiritual conflict.
  • The hope offered in Christ’s ultimate victory over evil (20:20–22:10).

  “I just want to assure you that the answer is yes. There’s a great plan that flows from the loving heart of your creator ... He takes great measures every day to invite you to explore that and…understand more of Him.”
  — Scott (21:23)

• Presses listeners to connect if they’re struggling or have questions—the podcast is an interactive and safe space (22:14–23:25).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “This unseen backdrop to the stories of the Bible... is barely touched on [in theological training].” (02:09)
• “God, by inspiring the many different authors of the Bible throughout the centuries, wants us to know what He's doing and know what's going on behind the scenes.” (04:40)
• “It was the enemy's attempt to make man in his own image, ... to produce a new type of human that would worship him.” (09:38)
• “There's so much more to [the David and Goliath] story than that ... He will still prevail, He will still rescue [us].” (15:06)
• “The surrender of the nations became the basis for much of the ancient idolatry ... and even helps us understand the importance of the Great Commission.” (19:13)
• “We don’t have to live as if we exist in a random, unplanned existence. The story of what God is doing ... is found on every page of the Bible.” (20:36)

Important Timestamps

• 02:09 – Theological training ignores the supernatural theme
• 03:50 – Psalm 110 as the backbone of New Testament theology
• 05:58 – Genesis 6 and the Nephilim
• 08:40 – Satan’s motive in corrupting humanity
• 11:15 – Israel’s conquest of the Nephilim-descended Anakim
• 12:56 – Goliath as descendant of these beings
• 14:15 – David as a type of Christ defeating Satan
• 16:02 – Deuteronomy 32 and the Tower of Babel’s spiritual implications
• 19:00 – Psalm 82 and God’s judgment of the divine council
• 20:20 – Application of these truths to modern life
• 22:14 – Invitation to connect for support and explore faith

Final Thoughts

Scott’s engaging breakdown encourages listeners to reread the Bible with “supernatural” eyes—seeing both the ancient cosmic struggle and its daily relevance in today’s world. The episode lays a theological groundwork for deeper study, clarifies why difficult stories exist in scripture, and offers hope by centering every cosmic battle and personal struggle on the victory and love of God through Christ.

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Scott will answer questions from listeners before returning to examine more practical applications of supernatural themes in the Bible.