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Episode 485 - The Trumpet Judgments: The Revelation Series, Part 14

Steve Wood unpacks Revelation 8:6–12 and the first trumpet judgments, where one-third of the earth, sea, and sky are struck. Are these merely symbolic, or real consequences tied to humanity’s sin? Drawing on Genesis, Isaiah, Romans, and Jesus’ own words, Steve reveals the deep connection between morality and the natural world—and the hope creation has in Christ.

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Episode 484 - The Seven Angels & the First Four Trumpets: The Revelation Series, Part 13

When the Lamb opens the seventh seal in Revelation 8, heaven falls silent before seven trumpet judgments shake the natural world. Are these visions mere metaphors—or literal, world-changing events?

Steve Wood explains the biblical and historical background of the trumpet blasts, drawing from Joshua 6, ancient Jewish tradition about the seven archangels, and the prayers of the martyrs in Revelation 6. He also shares insights from St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Eusebius, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen on real cosmic and geological upheavals that may foreshadow the end times.

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Episode 483 - A Beginner’s Guide to the Book of Revelation, Part 12

How are believers protected during the end times? In this episode, Steve Wood explores Revelation 7 and the divine sealing that shields God’s people before the full force of judgment is unleashed.

Learn how the Four Horsemen, Four Angels, and Four Winds tie together through Old Testament prophecy (Zechariah 6) and why the seal of the living God is essential for perseverance during the great eschatological trial (CCC 1296, 675).

This episode challenges popular interpretations and emphasizes the Church’s future suffering—not escape, but endurance through grace.

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Episode 482 - A Beginner’s Guide to the Book of Revelation, Part 11

What do the Four Horsemen in Revelation 6 really represent? In this episode, Steve Wood walks through Revelation 6:1–8, unpacking the meaning behind the white, red, black, and pale horses—through the lens of both Old and New Testament prophecy.

Is the white horse the Antichrist or Christ? Are the red and black horses symbols of historic and future war and famine? And what does the pale horse reveal about the plagues and death to come?

Drawing from Ezekiel, Zechariah, Leviticus, and Church teaching (including insights from Pope Pius XII), Steve explores how these judgments may point to past, present, and future realities—especially as world events begin to mirror prophetic signs.

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Episode 481 - Beginner's Beginner’s Survey of the Book of Revelation, Part 10

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood begins a deep dive into Revelation chapters 6–16, where St. John reveals four interconnected series of God’s judgments: the 7 Seals, 7 Trumpets, 7 Thunders, and 7 Bowls. While many are familiar with the seals, trumpets, and bowls, the 7 Thunders—briefly mentioned and sealed in Revelation 10—are often overlooked. Steve explains how these four sevenfold judgments unfold as a progressive sequence, increasing in intensity and rooted in Old Testament context, especially Leviticus 26.

Drawing powerful connections between Israel’s Holiness Code and modern-day moral decline, Steve warns that the sins judged in ancient times—such as sexual immorality, child sacrifice, occult practices, and blasphemy—are now embedded in contemporary culture and law. Are we, like ancient Jerusalem, inviting divine judgment?

 Dive into this prophetic section of Revelation and explore what it means for believers today. For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com. 

 

Episode 480 - Beginner's Beginner’s Survey of the Book of Revelation, Part 9

In this episode, we explore Revelation 4:8 and the vision of God's heavenly throne room, focusing on the meaning of “Holy, holy, holy.” What does God’s holiness really mean, and how does it shape our view of discipleship?

Host Steve Wood connects this powerful scene with Ezekiel 1, Isaiah 6, and Matthew 28, highlighting the importance of God's sovereignty and otherness—truths that must ground Christian parenting, youth ministry, and leadership.

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Episode 479 - Beginner's Beginner’s Survey of the Book of Revelation, Part 8

God's Throne Room: The Control Center of Revelation In this episode, Steve Wood takes you into the awe-inspiring throne room of God as revealed in Revelation 4–5. These chapters form the heart of the Book of Revelation, spotlighting the absolute sovereignty of Jesus Christ—the King of kings and Lord of lords—over all creation and earthly powers.

Discover why understanding God’s kingship is central to the Christian worldview, how Revelation connects with Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1, and why the entire book is written for the Church, not just Israel or end-times speculation.

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Episode 478 - Beginner’s Survey of the Book of Revelation, Part 7

The Seven Churches of Revelation – Warnings for Today’s Church

In today's episode, Steve Wood examines the prophetic relevance of the seven churches in Revelation 2–3—real first-century Catholic communities whose strengths and failures speak directly to the Church today. Learn how heresy, spiritual complacency, and compromise led to their decline—and why only two escaped Christ’s rebuke.

A powerful episode for Catholics seeking clarity on prophecy, Church history, and staying faithful in critical times.

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Episode 477 - Beginner’s Survey of the Book of Revelation, Part 6

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood offers one of the most valuable tools for anyone seeking to understand biblical prophecy: a handpicked Prophecy Bibliography developed from thousands of pages of research. Rather than just tell you what to believe, Steve equips you to study Catholic end-times teaching for yourself.

Discover how these trusted sources work together to clarify Revelation 13, the Antichrist, and the “final unleashing of evil” (CCC 675–677). This episode explains why many popular Catholic teachings miss the mark—and how you can avoid common errors.

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Episode 476 - Beginner’s Survey of the Book of Revelation, Part 5

In this episode, Steve Wood explores how an overlooked theologian, Tyconius, radically shaped Christian understanding of the Book of Revelation. Highlighted by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009, Tyconius’ insights influenced St. Augustine’s view of the Antichrist, the Church’s twofold nature, and the mystery of evil in the end times.

Learn why Revelation was written to the Church, how spiritual darkness from Revelation 9 still applies today, and what this means for believers facing both growth and corruption in the Church.

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