Lecture Notes on Pastor John Hagee's Book "The Three Heavens"

Introduction

• Pastor John Hagee has released a new book titled "The Three Heavens".
• This follows the success of his previous book, "Four Blood Moons".
• The discussion takes place at Cornerstone Studio, San Antonio, Texas, on 100 Huntley Street.

Insights on Four Blood Moons

• There is an upcoming fourth blood moon on September 28.
• Historical Context of Blood Moons:
  • 1492: First blood moon coincided with the expulsion of Jews from Spain and Columbus's discovery of America.
  • 1948: Second blood moon occurred when Israel became a state.
  • 1967: Third series of blood moons when Jerusalem was reconnected to Israel.
• Biblical Reference:
  • Luke 21 indicates a significant time for Jerusalem when it is no longer trodden by Gentiles.

God's Focus on Jerusalem

• God’s plan involves Jesus ruling from Jerusalem.
• There is a spiritual battle for Jerusalem between God and Satan (Antichrist).
• The uniqueness of the 2014-2015 blood moons:
  • They occurred on Pentecost and Feast of Tabernacles.
  • They demonstrate divine orchestration of celestial events, challenging atheistic views.

Current Global Conflicts

• Potential Third World War:
  • Pastor Hagee believes it has already started.
  • Future conflict expected between Hezbollah and Israel.
  • Hezbollah, backed by Iran, poses a nuclear threat to Israel.
• Current U.S. policies under President John KY perceived as ineffective regarding Israel's safety.

The Concept of Three Heavens

• The Bible describes three distinct heavens:
  1. First Heaven: The observable universe (sun, moon, stars).
     • Reference: Psalms 19 - "The heavens declare the glory of the Lord."
  2. Second Heaven: Realm of Satan and his demons, ruling over evil.
     • This realm is where fallen angels operate, not to be confused with demons.
  3. Third Heaven: Where God the Father, Jesus Christ, and angels exist.
     • This is the realm of divine authority, protection, and support for believers.
     • Reference: 2 Corinthians 12:2 - Paul's mention of the third heaven.

Personal Anecdote from Pastor Hagee

• An incident during a flight from Washington D.C. back to Texas:
  • Pastor Hagee's wife, Diana, struggles with flying, and there was a mechanical failure during the flight.
  • The plane was circling and faced potential crash landing.
  • Amidst panic, he prayed for divine protection and the assistance of angels.
  • The landing was smooth despite the preceding chaos, and everyone was unharmed.

Conclusion

• Pastor Hagee emphasizes the importance of recognizing the spiritual realm and the roles of the three heavens in understanding biblical prophecy and personal experiences.
• Encourages readers to explore further in his book "The Three Heavens" for deeper insights.