Divine and Supernatural Beings

God (Yahweh)

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Biblical Culture, Biblical Social Perception, Divine and Supernatural Beings, God

1. Name / Role God (Yahweh) 2. Category Supernatural Beings 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Yahweh is present from the very beginning of the biblical narrative in Genesis and remains central throughout all 66 books of the Bible. He is the eternal, self-existent Creator, Redeemer, Judge, and Sustainer, revealed…
Jesus (Yahshua)

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1. Name / Role Jesus (Jesus Christ / Yeshua / Messiah) 2. Category Supernatural Beings 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Jesus appears in the New Testament as the central figure of Christianity and is foreshadowed throughout the Old Testament. His earthly life spans the early first century AD, but…
Holy Spirit

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1. Name / Role Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh / Pneuma / Spirit of God) 2. Category Supernatural Beings 3. Time Period / Biblical Context The Holy Spirit is present throughout the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. He is active in creation, prophecy, regeneration, and empowerment. In the Old Testament,…
Angels

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Angel, Biblical Culture, Biblical Social Perception, Divine and Supernatural Beings

1. Name / Role Angels (Malakhim / Angeloi – “Messengers”) 2. Category Supernatural Beings 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Angels appear throughout both the Old and New Testaments, from Genesis to Revelation. They are active in the Patriarchal narratives, the Exodus, the Prophets, the life of Jesus, and the…
Demons

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Biblical Culture, Biblical Social Perception, Divine and Supernatural Beings

1. Name / Role Demons (Evil spirits / Unclean spirits / Fallen angels) 2. Category Supernatural Beings 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Demons appear throughout the Bible, particularly in the Gospels, Acts, and apocalyptic literature. Their activity is especially visible during Jesus’ earthly ministry, where exorcisms are a frequent…
Satan / Devil

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Biblical Culture, Biblical Social Perception, Divine and Supernatural Beings, Satan

1. Name / Role Satan / Devil (Hebrew: Satan – “Adversary”; Greek: Diabolos – “Slanderer”) 2. Category Supernatural Beings 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Satan appears across the biblical narrative, from Genesis to Revelation. He is first introduced as the tempter in the Garden of Eden and reappears as…
11.1 God (Yahweh)

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Divine and Supernatural Beings, God

11. Divine and Supernatural Beings Theme: Divine and Supernatural Beings of God (Yahweh) 🔹 Story 1: The Angel of the Lord Appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush Main Characters: Angel of the Lord, Moses, YahwehStory Summary: God appeared to Moses through the Angel of the Lord in a bush…
11.2 Jesus

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Divine and Supernatural Beings, Jesus Christ

🔹 Story 1: Jesus’ Birth Fulfilled Prophecy Main Characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, MagiStory Summary: Jesus was born in Bethlehem, fulfilling ancient prophecies about the Messiah. Angels announced His birth to shepherds, and Magi came from the East to worship Him.Key Verses: Luke 2:1–20; Matthew 1:18–25; 2:1–12Theme Connection: Jesus is…
11.3 Holy Spirit

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Divine and Supernatural Beings, Holy Spirit

🔹 Story 1: The Holy Spirit at Creation Main Characters: God (Trinity), Holy SpiritStory Summary: In the beginning, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters during creation, actively participating in the formation of the world.Key Verses: Genesis 1:1–2Theme Connection: The Holy Spirit is eternal and active from the very…
11.4 Angels

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Angel, Divine and Supernatural Beings

🔹 Story 1: Angels Announced Jesus’ Birth to the Shepherds Main Characters: Angels, shepherds, JesusStory Summary: On the night of Jesus’ birth, an angel appeared to shepherds in the fields, announcing the Savior’s arrival. Suddenly, a multitude of angels filled the sky, praising God.Key Verses: Luke 2:8–14Theme Connection: Angels serve…
11.5 Demons

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Demon, Divine and Supernatural Beings

🔹 Story 1: Jesus Cast Out a Legion of Demons Main Characters: Jesus, demon-possessed man, legion of demons, pigsStory Summary: In the region of the Gerasene’s, Jesus encountered a man possessed by many demons who called themselves “Legion.” Jesus cast them out into a herd of pigs, which then drowned…
11.6 Satan / Devil

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Divine and Supernatural Beings, Evil, Satan

🔹 Story 1: Satan Tempted Eve in the Garden Main Characters: Satan (serpent), Eve, Adam, GodStory Summary: In the form of a serpent, Satan deceived Eve into doubting God’s word and disobeying His command. Adam also ate the fruit, and sin entered the world.Key Verses: Genesis 3:1–7Theme Connection: Satan’s first…
11.7 Seraphim / Cherubim

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Divine and Supernatural Beings, Prophecy

🔹 Story 1: Cherubim Guarded the Tree of Life After the Fall Main Characters: God (Yahweh), cherubim, Adam, EveStory Summary: After Adam and Eve sinned and were expelled from the Garden of Eden, God placed cherubim with a flaming sword to guard the way to the Tree of Life, preventing…
11.8 Antichrist / Beast

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Antichrist, Divine and Supernatural Beings, Prophecy

🔹 Story 1: The Beast from the Sea in Revelation Main Characters: Beast from the sea, dragon (Satan), the worldStory Summary: In John’s vision, a beast rises from the sea with ten horns and seven heads, receiving authority from the dragon (Satan). It blasphemes God, wages war against the saints…
11.9 Beasts of Daniel / Revelation

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Divine and Supernatural Beings, Prophecy

🔹 Story 1: Daniel’s Vision of Four Beasts from the Sea Main Characters: Daniel, four beasts, Ancient of DaysStory Summary: Daniel saw four beasts rise from the sea—a lion with wings, a bear with ribs, a leopard with four heads, and a terrifying fourth beast with iron teeth and ten…