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What is the key to understanding Jeremiah’s prophecies? Steve Wood explores the biblical meaning of Shema—to hear, listen, and obey—and its connection to Deuteronomy 6 and 28. Discover how Judah’s failure to listen and obey God helps explain the warnings and judgments found throughout Jeremiah. Listen now to uncover the key to understanding Jeremiah’s message and biblical prophecy. For more resour...

What went wrong with the Kingdom of Judah? In Jeremiah 2, God exposes a profound failure of spiritual leadership. Priests, prophets, and rulers knew the Scriptures but failed to truly know God. Their spiritual blindness led the nation into apostasy and judgment. In this episode, Steve Wood explores the dangers of religious knowledge without a living relationship with God, the warning of Jesus abou...

In Jeremiah 2, God reminds Judah of their early devotion before prosperity led them to forget Him. Steve Wood explores the warning of Deuteronomy 8 and its relevance to America today: how blessings can lead to pride, idolatry, and the loss of our first love for God. Discover why Jeremiah’s message still matters. For more resources, visit us at www. BibleforCathoilcs.com.  

What does it mean that “the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah”? Steve Wood explores Jeremiah’s fire-filled words, the power of Scripture, and the connection between Jeremiah’s time of apostasy and our own. Discover how prayerful, consistent Bible reading can set our hearts on fire and transform our lives. Get the free Jeremiah handout mentioned in this episode at www. BibleforCatholics.com.  

The Prophet Known by God: Before He Was Conceived | Jeremiah 1 Before Jeremiah was formed in the womb, God knew him, consecrated him, and appointed him for a difficult prophetic mission. In this episode, Steve Wood explores Jeremiah’s surprising call as a young man, the biblical teaching of predestination, and what Jeremiah’s calling reveals about God’s purpose for each of us. Why did God call Jer...

A new series on the book of Jeremiah begins with this powerful look at the consequences of losing - and rediscovering - the Word of God. In Jeremiah 1, and 2 Kings Chapter 22, Steve Wood examines the story of King Josiah, who rediscovered the Book of the Law and responded with repentance. Why has Steve chosen Jeremiah for this new prophetic Bible study? Because Jeremiah’s warnings about spiritual...

In this episode, Steve Wood concludes his series on the Book of Revelation, exploring its central theme: the establishment of God’s Kingdom throughout the earth and the judgment of the evil kingdoms of this world. Steve also recommends the best commentary on Revelation to accompany this study and help you dig deeper into the book. For study guides and more resources from this series, visit www. Bi...

Why does Jesus say, "I am coming soon" in Revelation 22 when nearly 2,000 years have passed? In this final episode of our Revelation series, Steve Wood examines what the Bible teaches about the Second Coming of Christ, the last days, and God's perfect timing. Discover how Revelation, 2 Peter, and Jesus' own words answer one of the most common questions about biblical prophecy and why Christians ar...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood explores the biblical vision of Greater Israel by connecting Ezekiel 47–48, Revelation 21–22, and Romans 4:13. Rather than pointing to modern territorial expansion, Scripture reveals that God's covenant promises to Abraham find their ultimate fulfillment in the new heavens and new earth, where the River of Life brings healing to all nations and God's Kingdom e...

What if the River of Life in Revelation 22 isn't just a promise for eternity—but a reality God wants you to experience today? In this episode of Luke 21, Steve Wood explores the breathtaking vision of the River of Life flowing from God's throne and reveals how it fulfills the prophecies of Ezekiel 47 and Zechariah 14. Discover the biblical pattern of paradise lost and paradise restored, and learn...

Will a Third Temple be built before the return of Christ? Many Christians assume the answer is yes—but does Scripture actually teach that? In this episode of Luke 21, Steve Wood examines 2 Thessalonians 2 alongside Revelation 21, explores what the Early Church Fathers believed, and contrasts those views with the teachings of St. Augustine and modern biblical scholarship. Is the greatest end-times...

he Third Temple is one of the most debated topics in biblical prophecy—but is a future temple in Jerusalem really what Revelation predicts? Millions are watching for it to be rebuilt, but what if Scripture points to a different reality? Steve Wood examines Revelation 21, Ezekiel, and the New Testament to uncover what the Bible actually teaches about the Third Temple. For more resources on biblical...

A Special ReAir of Episode 474, originally aired on June 5, 2025.  In this episode of Luke 21, Steve Wood continues the Beginner’s Survey of the Book of Revelation, unlocking one of the greatest keys to understanding its prophetic vision: the Old Testament book of Ezekiel. Did you know Revelation references the Old Testament more than any other New Testament book? Today, you’ll discover how St. Jo...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood explores the breathtaking mystery of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21 and answers a surprising question: What makes it so extraordinary? From the puzzling phrase “the sea was no more” to the awe-inspiring dimensions of the heavenly city, this episode reveals how biblical symbolism points to something far greater than a literal city. For more on biblical prop...

In this eye-opening episode of Luke21, host Steve Wood tackles a question many parents, priests, teachers, and youth leaders urgently need to address: Why does heaven seem boring to so many people—and what does the Bible actually say about eternity with Christ? The Bible doesn’t promise a boring, cloud-filled afterlife, but a new heaven and a new earth where resurrected believers live embodied, me...

Preparing for Disclosure Day examines the growing interest in UFOs, UAPs, government disclosures, and the film Disclosure Day. As these topics move into mainstream conversation, many Christians are asking important questions about spiritual deception, biblical prophecy, and the nature of non-human intelligences. In Episode 523 of Luke21, Steve Wood explores these topics through the lens of Scriptu...

How can misreading biblical prophecy lead to dangerous real-world consequences? In this episode, Steve Wood explains how ignoring three key verses in Revelation 20:7–9 distorts the prophecy of Gog and Magog and has even been used to justify modern nuclear war. You’ll learn why Ezekiel 38 is symbolic—not a prediction about Russia or Iran—and how biblical numerology (especially the number seven) rev...

What does “new heavens and new earth” really mean in Revelation 21:1–5? Is God destroying the world and starting over—or transforming creation into something glorified and renewed? In this episode, Steve Wood explains Revelation 21 using Scripture, the early Church, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, showing that the Bible points to renewal, not annihilation. Drawing from Isaiah, 2 Peter, a...

Steve Wood continues the study of the Little Season in Revelation 20 (vv. 1–3, 7–10), connecting key Scriptures that describe Satan’s binding, his release from the abyss, and the worldwide deception that leads to the final battle. This episode also connects Revelation’s warnings to the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, showing how it mirrors the structure of Revelation 20, and reflects on sober...

In this episode, Steve Wood explains the Little Season of Revelation 20, a brief but critical period just before the Second Coming of Christ. Using an amillennial framework, Steve contrasts the “thousand years” of Christ’s Kingdom during the Church age with the “little while” when Satan is released to deceive the nations once more. This short season brings widespread deception, persecution, and ap...

Confused by the book of Revelation and end-times prophecy? In this short, focused episode, Steve Wood explains the three major views of the Millennium in Revelation 20, giving you a clear framework for understanding biblical prophecy. Learn why the Kingdom of God is often misunderstood, how early Christians viewed the Messianic Kingdom, and why the Present-Day (Realized) Millennium has been the hi...

What are the two resurrections in Revelation 20, and why does getting them right change everything? In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood walks through Revelation 20:4–6 and explains why this passage is a prophetic game-changer. Using Scripture as a unified puzzle, Steve clarifies the meaning of the first and second resurrections, addresses what not to believe—especially common dispensationalist i...

Revelation 20 is a decisive chapter for understanding biblical prophecy and the meaning of the Millennium. In this episode, we examine the six references to the “thousand years” and ask the critical question: is the millennium a literal 1,000-year period or a symbolic expression of a long time? Drawing from Scripture, biblical context, and the apocalyptic nature of Revelation, this teaching explai...

In this episode of Luke 21, we explore Revelation 19 to identify the key participants in Armageddon’s final hour. Scripture reveals that Jesus Christ is the central figure, returning in glory at His Second Coming, accompanied by the armies of heaven—angels and faithful Christians clothed in white. We also examine the demonic forces that assemble the nations in rebellion and how these events align...

Revelation 19:11–16 gives one of the clearest and most powerful pictures of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ—Faithful and True, King of kings and Lord of lords. In this episode, Steve Wood explains how the Second Coming, the Parousia, the resurrection of the dead, and the Day of the Lord all describe the same biblical event, and why Scripture does not teach multiple future “comings” of Christ. A...