Luke21 - Catholic Biblical Prophecy

Special Re-Air: When Will Jesus Return? A Look at St. Paul’s Teaching (Episode 14)

We’re bringing back this classic episode since its insights are needed now more than ever. Many people claim to know exactly when Jesus will return. In this episode, Steve Wood addresses modern “date-setters” by turning to St. Paul’s teaching in the Thessalonian letters, offering a clear and faithful approach to understanding biblical prophecy. Instead of giving us a timetable for the Second Coming, Scripture calls believers to stay awake, live faithfully, and prepare their hearts for Christ’s certain—but unknown—return. This episode helps listeners cut through confusion about the end times and refocus on the biblical way to await the Lord: with hope, vigilance, and holiness.

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Episode 498 - The Mark of the Beast

What is really meant by the “Mark of the Beast” in Revelation 13—and why does it matter for Catholics today? In this episode, Steve Wood breaks open one of the most debated passages in biblical prophecy, explaining what Revelation 13:16-18 teaches about the Antichrist, allegiance, apostasy, and the spiritual dangers Christians will face before Christ’s Second Coming.

Drawing from Scripture, the Early Church Fathers, the Didache, Hippolytus, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, the Catechism (CCC 675–677), and comments from Pope Benedict XVI, Steve shows why the warning in Revelation 13 is not limited to first-century Rome. 

This episode offers a clear, accessible explanation of one of the most misunderstood passages in Revelation—and why its message is essential for every believer preparing for the ultimate battle between Christ and the forces of evil.

Listen now to better understand the Mark of the Beast, the rise of the Antichrist, and the Church’s prophetic teaching for the end times.

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Episode 497 - The All-Compelling End Times Deception

Steve Wood explains the powerful end-times deception described in Revelation 13, focusing on the rise of the Antichrist, the False Prophet, and their worldwide counterfeit signs and wonders. Learn how the Beast’s fake “resurrection,” the False Prophet’s “mega signs,” and global spiritual deception could mislead even Christians—and why Scripture and Sacred Tradition must guide discernment in the last days. A clear, timely warning for anyone studying biblical prophecy and the end times.

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Episode 496 - Will Christians Escape the Antichrist’s Persecution?

In Revelation 13, the “beast” is described as having a mouth full of blasphemies—echoing Daniel’s prophecy of the proud and defiant king. Steve Wood explains how this final Antichrist fulfills what Antiochus foreshadowed, and why God allows such evil to reign for a limited time.

During this dark period, the saints—true followers of Christ—will face intense persecution. Yet Scripture reveals that they conquer by being conquered, just as their Savior did. This episode explores the mystery of endurance, the meaning of “it was given” and “it was allowed,” and how the Church’s final trial fulfills the Catechism’s teaching on the Antichrist (CCC 675).

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Episode 495 - The Beast as the Great Monarch

In this powerful episode of Luke21, Steve Wood unpacks one of the most sobering and misunderstood passages in the Book of Revelation — the rise of the Beast. Drawing from Revelation 12 and 13, Steve explores how the ancient conflict of Genesis 3:15 unfolds through history, reaching its climax in the appearance of the Antichrist — a deceptive “pseudo-Christ” who presents himself as the world’s Great Monarch.

Discover why this world leader will seem like a dream come true — bringing promises of peace, prosperity, and unity — yet will ultimately embody the greatest deception in human history. Steve connects these prophecies to Daniel’s visions, early Church Fathers, and modern Church teaching, including insights from Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Karol Wojtyła (St. John Paul II).

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Episode 494 - The Second Sign in Heaven

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood continues his deep dive into Revelation 12, exploring the second great sign in heaven: the red dragon poised against the woman who gave birth to the male child.

Steve explains how Revelation 12 not only reveals the cosmic battle between good and evil but also connects to Genesis 3:15, the seed prophecy that spans the entire Bible. The woman symbolizes both Mary and all true Christians, while the dragon represents Satan and his intensifying attacks against God’s people.

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Episode 493 - Two Great Signs in Heaven

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood explores the fascinating link between Scripture and science through Colin R. Nicholl’s groundbreaking book The Great Christ Comet: Revealing the True Star of Bethlehem.

Drawing from Genesis 3:15 and Revelation 12, Steve discusses how the “woman clothed with the sun” and the “great red dragon” may point to real celestial events surrounding the birth of Christ—and what these signs reveal about God’s plan of salvation.

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Episode 492 - The Seventh Trumpet and The End

Steve Wood unpacks the meaning of the seventh trumpet in Revelation, where the heavenly voices proclaim, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ.” What does this moment reveal about the already and not yet nature of God’s Kingdom?

Discover how apocalyptic literature, from Daniel to Revelation, gives us cyclical visions of the same final reality—Christ’s victory, the judgment of evil, and the resurrection of the dead. This episode explores why Revelation 11 marks the end of this age, how the trumpets connect to Paul’s writings, and how God’s temple imagery points to His presence with His people forever.

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Episode 491 - The Surprising Result of Martyrdoms & the Great Earthquake: Revelation Series, Part 19

Revelation 11 is one of the most challenging chapters in the Bible. Are the “two witnesses” two historic individuals—or do they symbolize the entire Church called to bear witness through prophecy and even martyrdom? In this episode, Steve Wood explores both interpretations, the sobering implications for the Church’s future, and why Revelation 11 points to a final trial of faith before Christ’s return.

Steve also unpacks the dramatic scene of the great earthquake—where judgment and the blood of the martyrs result in something truly unexpected: repentance and glory given to God, the only such instance in Revelation. Drawing connections to Old Testament prophetic numbers, Church teaching, and the writings of St. Augustine, this study highlights how God can bring about conversion even in the darkest hour of persecution.

If you’re seeking clarity on Revelation and the hope embedded in its warnings, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com. 

Episode 490 - Eschatological Witness: The Revelation Series, Part 18

A Beginner’s Guide to the Book of Revelation, Part 18: Eschatological Witness

Who are the two witnesses in Revelation 11? Moses and Elijah, Enoch and Elijah, or the prophetic witness of the Church? Steve Wood unpacks one of the most debated chapters in Revelation, showing how the eschatological temple points to the Church, how 1,260 days symbolize persecution and witness, and how the Spirit empowers God’s people to stand firm.

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