Luke21 - Catholic Biblical Prophecy

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood walks through Revelation 19, the most exalted scene of worship in the New Testament. After the total destruction of Babylon in Revelation 18, heaven erupts with the Great Hallelujah—“Praise Yahweh”—celebrating God’s true and just judgment and the coming Marriage Supper of the Lamb. This teaching explores why “Hallelujah” appears only four times in the New Test...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood examines Revelation 17–18 to explain how the influence of “Babylon the Great” is not only a first-century reality but an ongoing spiritual force shaping the modern world—especially Christian youth. Drawing on biblical prophecy, Romans 1, and contemporary Catholic education, Steve explores how idolatry of a false creator, particularly through the widespread acc...

Revelation 17 and 18 reveal the vision of Babylon the Great, the Great Harlot who seduces the nations through wealth, luxury, and idolatry. In this episode, Steve Wood explains how the “wine of fornication” represents idolatry—placing anything above God—and how wealthy empires throughout history have drawn nations into moral and spiritual corruption. This study connects the biblical harlot imagery...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood examines Revelation 17–18 and the meaning of Babylon the Great. He explains Babylon’s triple reference—ancient Babylon, the first-century Roman Empire, and the future empire of the Antichrist—showing why the Book of Revelation is not just about past history. Drawing from the Old Testament and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 677–682), Steve reveals ho...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood explores Revelation 17 and the mysterious figure of Babylon the Great Harlot. Who is the woman riding the scarlet beast, and what is the “great city” that dominates the kings of the earth? Steve explains why Babylon represents first-century Rome, while also pointing beyond Rome to the recurring pattern of godless world empires that culminate in the final Antic...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood examines Revelation 16:12–16 and the true biblical meaning of Har Magedon. Steve explains why Armageddon is not simply a battle at Megiddo, but a twofold, end-times conflict—both earthly and spiritual—centered on the fight for world kingship. Drawing from the Old Testament, including 2 Kings 6, Isaiah 14, Psalms, and Zechariah 12–14, this episode reveals Armag...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood examines Revelation 16:12–16 and the true biblical meaning of Har Magedon. Steve explains why Armageddon is not simply a battle at Megiddo, but a twofold, end-times conflict—both earthly and spiritual—centered on the fight for world kingship. Drawing from the Old Testament, including 2 Kings 6, Isaiah 14, Psalms, and Zechariah 12–14, this episode reveals Armag...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood examines Revelation 16 and the pouring out of the seven bowls of God’s wrath, culminating in the final battle of Armageddon. Scripture describes global, catastrophic events—unmatched earthquakes, the collapse of cities and mountains, and the gathering of the nations for war—pointing far beyond a first-century fulfillment. This teaching connects Revelation 16,...

In this episode, Steve Wood explores Revelation 15 and the stunning hope revealed at the darkest moment of history. As Satan, the Antichrist, and global deception reach their peak and the final judgments are about to fall, heaven resounds with the Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb—a victory song proclaiming God’s justice, sovereignty, and triumph. Connecting Revelation Chapters 13–15 with Mat...

In this episode of Luke 21, Steve Wood examines Revelation 14 and the eternal consequences of worshiping the Beast. Addressing modern doubts about hell, judgment, and universal salvation, he shows how Scripture consistently teaches eternal reward and eternal punishment. This episode warns against false reassurance, challenges silent leaders, and calls believers and ministers alike to faithful endu...

In this episode of Luke 21, Steve Wood examines the first of the three end-times messages in Revelation 14:6–7 and explains why it is a critical safeguard against giving allegiance to the Antichrist described in Revelation 13. The central defense, Steve argues, is a clear and unshakable belief in God as Creator. Drawing from Revelation 14, Matthew 24, and the powerful witness of the martyrs in 2 M...

In this episode, Steve Wood explores the prophetic imagery of Scripture and asks: are end-times events merely symbolic, or will they unfold in real, tangible ways? Drawing from Revelation, Ezekiel, and other key texts, this episode helps listeners understand how the Church has interpreted biblical prophecy and what it means for the future. To accompany the two episodes exploring this topic, Steve...

In this episode, Steve Wood continues his study of the book of Revelation. This episode reflects on Revelation 14 and the angel flying in mid-heaven proclaiming the eternal Gospel to the whole world. He discusses the connection between Revelation 13–14 and Matthew 24, including persecution, endurance, and the global spread of the Gospel.  For more resources on biblical prophecy, visit us online at...

Many Christian leaders claim that Luke 21 should be read as purely metaphorical—but is that what Jesus intended? In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood takes a close look at Luke 21:25–28, challenging the idea that these warnings are “just metaphors.” Referenced in this episode: Luke 21:25–28 “Just Metaphors” handout (available under Resources on our website) Originally Aired 10/24/2024 For more re...

In this special re-air of Episode 489 of Luke21, Steve Wood reflects on the cultural and spiritual shockwaves following the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk. What some saw as an attempt to sever a generation from God has instead ignited a movement—a modern “Great Awakening” among young people who are hungry for truth, returning to church, and opening the Bible in record numbers. Rather than focusing sole...

Continuing the study of the Book of Revelation, Steve Wood turns to Revelation chapter 14, where Scripture presents a powerful contrast between the faithful and the unfaithful. After examining Revelation 13, which describes the Antichrist’s imposition of the mark of the beast (666) on those who follow him, this episode focuses on God’s response. In Revelation 14, we meet the 144,000, who are marke...

In this episode of Luke21, Steve Wood examines Revelation 13 and the rise of the Beast’s global economic system, where no one can buy or sell without the mark. Steve explains how Scripture points to the Antichrist as a world ruler, the role of the false prophet, and the use of economic and technological control to force allegiance. Drawing on biblical prophecy, modern global movements, and Church...

In this powerful episode of Luke21, Steve Wood unpacks Revelation 13 and its vivid prophecy about the Antichrist, the False Prophet, and the Beast’s final world kingdom. Many Christians read Revelation without realizing that the key to understanding its end-times imagery is found in the book of Daniel—especially Daniel 7. Steve walks through the striking parallels between Revelation 13 and Daniel’...

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 Comin...

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 Ea...

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 la...

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 t...

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 Grea...

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 Mar...

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—a...