This is the unveiling of an apocalypse in which the author and the subject is Jesus, making it the Word of God. Irish Scripture Scholar, Frances Hogan, dives into Chapter 1 of the Book of Revelation. Jesus shares the treasures of wisdom and knowledge with St. John, His terrestrial angel.

Jesus wants the church to be fortified, ready, and prepared; that she will pick up her cross and carry it through death to resurrection just as He did. The Church is the body of Christ and it must be similar to the head, Jesus; so that the whole Christ can be presented to the unbelieving world. It is through trials and tribulations that the Church is purified, kept white, and grows in holiness giving us saints and martyrs. This is God’s Kairos time for intervening in human affairs

He wants the Church to know that the future is in the hand of a Redeemer who has paid the highest price for our redemption so, we must trust God beyond reason. Jesus is with us in the Church, He was with us in the incarnation and He is coming in glory.

Bible References:

• Rev. 1:1-3 - Jesus is the subject and author of the book
• Amos 3:7 - God never does anything without telling his prophets first
• Col. 2:3 - All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in Jesus
• Matt. 10:26 - Don’t be afraid… Everything that is hidden will be clear. Fear the one who can take your soul to hell
• Eph. 6: 10-20 - A spiritual warfare wearing the armor of God
• 2 Cor. 10:4 - Weapons of our warfare are not carnal
• Rev. 1:4-8 - From St. John to the 7 seven Churches in Asia with a description of Jesus
• Acts 1 - He will return as He went away (in victory, power, and glory)
• Ps. 23: 4 - Even though I pass through the dark valley, your rod and staff protect me
• Ps. 118:5-8 - With the Lord at my side, I will fear nothing…

Scripture Scholar, Frances Hogan, takes you to the world of the Apocalypse of John shown to us in the Book of Revelation written from the Greek island of Patmos. Through this podcast, we will try to understand the Book of Revelation through St. John’s warnings, the punishment that awaits, and the consolation the Lord offers to the faithful.

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