As we continue the reflection of Chapter 16 of the Book of Revelation, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains how God manifests Himself as the Lord, God Almighty, the King of Nations, and the Holy One. The final chastisement is also known as the “Seven Last Plagues” just like the plagues of Egypt. At any stage of these plagues, if anyone repents, God would show mercy.
The first plague brought sores on those who had the mark of the beast; this was a message from God that showed the external manifestation of their internal reality. The second plague turned the ocean waters into blood and everything living creature in it dies. With the third plague, water is attacked; this results in a famine which in turn affects all life on earth
God is giving us signs to return to Him - the source of health, life, and the giver of light, water, and food enabling you to live. The wage of sin is death and the plague of death comes at the very end. The sun scorches the people with the fourth plague and the people of God curse His name; the people do not repent and they curse Him who has the power to cause the plagues. The fifth plague was emptied onto the throne of the beast and his empire was plunged into darkness; the people cursed God because of their pain but still refused to repent.
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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.
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