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Ep 40 - Who Can Compare?

Voyage | Book of Revelation & Genesis | Shalom World

A beast with 7 heads and 10 horns is introduced in Chapter 13 of the Book of Revelation. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains that they are emperors who were seated on the dragon. They assumed titles that belonged to Christ; this explains the blasphemous titles on their heads. According to Hogan, here’s a list that fits the plot: * Tiberias (14 AD - 37 AD) * Caligula (37 AD - 41 AD) * Claudius (41 AD - 54 AD) * Nero (55 AD - 68 AD) * Vespasian (69 AD - 79 AD) * Titus (79 AD - 81 AD) * Domitian (81 AD - 96 AD) The people of the Lamb will not worship the beast. We learn, from the Scriptures, that our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life from the foundation of the earth; it is only blotted out through terrible immorality. From eternity, He wants us to be with Him so, if we repent, He is merciful. St. John wants to remind us that the state is not divine and that only God deserves worship. He calls us to faithful endurance in trial and tells us that Jesus is our model. Bible References: * Rev. 13:3 - The beast is hurt but rises * Rev. 14:4 - “Who can compare with the beast…” * Ps. 35:10 - “Who can compare with the Lord…” * Ex. 15:11 - “Who is like You…” * Rev. 13:5-7 - “The beast was allowed…” * Rev. 13:7-8 - “It was given power…” The people of the Lamb will not worship the beast * Rev. 12, Rev. 13:8, Rev. 17:8, Rev. 20:12-15 and Rev. 21:27 - Book of Life * Ep. 1:4 - We were registered in the Lamb’s Book of Life from the foundation of the world * 1 Pt. 5:8-9 - Urges brave but spiritual resistance to the demon coming at us * 1 Pt. 1:3-9 - Our way to victory and glory is the path Jesus showed us - the cross * John 15:9 - “Love them as I love you…” * Mark 13 - “Stay awake” 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. Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/ Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/