Ep 21 - The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
We look into Chapter 6 of the Book of Revelation with Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan in this episode. Jesus begins opening the seals while He is being adored by all of creation at the Liturgy. When a seal is broken, the 4 animals call out to a horse who is then given a duty. The consequence of opening the seal is the action we witness in Chapter 6 of the Book of Revelation.
We see a grim picture of war, famine, conquests, etc… but the origin of these is on earth. We see that God is in control of the events - the first rider is given, the second rider is told… We are about to see the testing of the nations; suffering is also a part of God’s providential care lest we self-destruct.
The white horse was given victory; he was allowed to do it. Though it looks like the rider is Christ, it isn’t. We often see references to someone or something that looks like Christ, this is an introduction to the anti-Christ - the one who pretends to be Christ. Now it makes sense that it was followed by war, death, famine, destruction, etc…
The red horse, called by one of the four animals around the sanctuary, is a representation of war. The black horse of famine always follows the red horse of war.
This is not the end of everything… it is the beginning.
Bible References:
Rev. 5:4 - Lion of the tribe of JudahAmos 1:2 - When the Lion roars who cannot help feeling afraidJer. 25:30-32 - The Lord roars from on highJer. 25:34-38 - An introduction to Chapter 6 of the Book of RevelationRev. 6:1-8 - Breaking of the sealsZech. 6:1-6 - The imagery of the horses used in Chapter 6Matt. 24 & Luke 21 - The final discourse of JesusScripture 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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Shalom World - Voyage (Book of Revelation & Genesis)
A Journey through the Book of Revelation
Why did St. John write the Book of Revelation at a time when Christians were being persecuted? What was the important message he had for the church? Why is it important for us to know what St. John had to say? Welcome to the opportunity to learn about the Book of Revelation; the last book of the Bible.Renowned Scripture scholar, Frances Hogan, explains it all. Join us, from Monday-Friday, and discover the mysteries hidden in the Book of Revelation on Shalom World’s ‘Voyage’.With references to historical time periods and prophecies from various texts in the Bible, Frances Hogan, expounds on this book of consolation and comfort to those being persecuted.The Book of Revelation tells us of the Great Ending and the even greater Beginning.
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