The beast from the earth is allowed to give breath to the image of the beast from the sea. It bids humanity to make an image of the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. This beast speaks like a dragon and has the authority of the first beast. Another beast rises from the earth, with two horns like a lamb. Men worship the beast, who is allowed to exercise authority for 42 months. ![]() One head appears to have a mortal wound that is healed. In Lesson 14, Men Worshiped the Dragon, a beast rises from the sea with 10 horns and seven heads, 10 diadems on its horns and a blasphemous name on its heads. Let’s review-the book of Revelation 13:1–18 Lord Jesus, you promised to send your Holy SpiritĪllow it to touch our hearts and change our lives. You can pray using your own words or use one of the opening prayers on our website. It’s always wise to begin any Bible study with prayer, whether reading the Scriptures alone or meeting with others in a discussion study group. If you have a Bible-study question or comment, click on the “ask us your question” or “what do you think” button on any study page. It may be purchased from our website shop. The Revelation of Jesus Christ: The Faithful Witness has been granted an imprimatur. Our online pages link to the free lesson videos, a glossary, cross references in the biblical text, and a chapter-by-chapter review page-and they include as well illustrations, maps, additional commentary, and prayers based on the primary Scripture in each lesson. We invite interested groups and individuals to check out the sample first lesson and video from this 23-lesson Turning to God’s Word Catholic Bible study. Welcome to our in-depth study of the book of Revelation O King of the ages! Who shall not fear and glorify your name, O Lord? For you alone are holy.Īll nations shall come and worship you, for your judgments have been revealed.” “Great and wonderful are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, This material coordinates with Lesson 15 on pages 91–97 in The Revelation of Jesus Christ: The Faithful Witness. Next lesson: Seven Angels with Seven Plagues New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE)*Ĭross references in the book of Revelation This book meets those needs.Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)* This book is highly recommended to those wanting a better understanding of the Book of Revelation, but who do not want an overly academic commentary. He follows the directives of the Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on Divine Revelation and other Church authorities. Doyle tries to clear up the confusion over the interpretation of the last book of the Bible. Doyle provides a short bibliography which includes some Protestant commentaries on the Book of Revelation. There are 53 chapters which vary in length. ![]() He ends each chapter with a reflection which is from various sources, scripture, Church documents or other sources. He presents the scripture verse(s) and then provides his comments. Doyle uses the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible in this commentary. It is a symbolic record of the victory of the Church over the world of evil especially during the days of the Roman Empire.įr. The Book of Revelation is not a prophecy of some future or imminent return of Christ. It can be a great source of encouragement and solace for those enduring persecution, illness or the trials of life. So the Book of Revelation is not a prophecy for the 21st Century Christian as some preachers would say, but it is not useless for today. This was a protection method for those who understood the writing’s symbolism and codes. If the persecutors came across this subversive writing they would not know what it was saying or would think it was something from the past. This type of writing was meant to encourage those enduring persecution. Doyle shows, that is full of symbolism and uses codes words or names to hide the real message from the persecutors of those who would understand what the author is writing about. Other apocalyptic books, like the Book of Revelation, are in the Old Testament: Daniel, parts of Ezekiel, Judith, and others. The Book of Revelation was written for people who were living during the time of the author. September 2005.įranciscan Father Stephen Doyle provides a Catholic commentary on the Book of Revelation and explains that today’s people do not understand what the author of Revelation is talking about.
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