Luke21 - Catholic Biblical Prophecy

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...

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...