The Hidden Meaning Behind the Angels' Song | Dr. David Petersen

Bryan and Dr. David Petersen explore the profound connection between language, poetry, and divine worship, drawing on concepts from C.S. Lewis's "That Hideous Strength" and biblical scripture. They examine how poetry represents a deeper truth, beyond systematics, that leads to a fuller expression of worship and praise. Bryan and David also discuss the role of angels, the nature of human language as a unique gift from God, and the interplay between spoken word, poetry, and music in the act of worship. The dialogue provides a thoughtful reflection on the importance of precise language and the spiritual significance of poetry and music in Christian life.
0:06 - Introduction to the idea that poetry represents deeper truths than systematics.
0:12 - Reference to a scene in C.S. Lewis's That Hideous Strength illustrating the concept of divine poetry.
0:33 - The embodiment of language in angelic beings and the deeper reality of poetry.
1:02 - Discussion on the unique role of human language in worshiping God.
1:27 - The connection between Genesis, breath, and the physicality of speech.
1:50 - The idea that angels sing human songs and how that fits within the framework of divine worship.
2:23 - Exploring the role of music as an extension of poetry in worship.
2:45 - Analysis of Isaiah 6 and the cleansing of lips as related to worship and language.
3:22 - The angels’ song in Luke 2 and its significance in guiding human worship.
4:02 - Examination of St. Paul’s description of the third heaven and inexpressible words.
5:00 - The connection between the third heaven and the new heavens and new earth in Revelation.
5:29 - The importance of thinking about angels in a subordinate role to humans and their function in divine worship.
6:00 - The necessity of poetry and music in fully expressing worship and praise.
7:00 - The role of precise language in poetry and its spiritual significance in worship.
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Which Adam are we..? Romans12:1-2

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There is a need to discuss the progression of the position of man before God in the Garden - as a closest to YHWH, and a loss of it. Our place was given to the angels in the Old Covenant period, see Ps. 8 (man is a bit lower than the angels). That’s why the song that Isaiah hear leads him almost to despair…
But then Jesus comes as the Man and restores us to the dominion position. That’s why Rev. 19 is SO beautiful! Because everything is back in order!!