In this final session of reflection on the Book of Revelation, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan guides us through Chapter 22. To see God face to face has been the desire of humankind since the beginning and it comes to fruition here. The conclusion of this book and the Bible reveals to us that humanity can see the face of God in spite of all the trials and chastisements because that is what we were made for.

The entire Book of Revelation is a prophecy, the Bible too, which tells us all that God has done, is doing and will do. God forewarns us in order to forearm us. Jesus became man to divinize us and here in Revelation, the human race has reached a level of living a divine life on the earth so the angel speaks to St. John as an equal. 

In verse 16, Jesus gives His signature at the end of the Book of Revelation; it’s His signature to the entire Bible. He tells us that this is God’s truth and that He is of David’s line. St. John and the angels respond Maranatha!

Bible References:

Rev. 22:4 - The people in New Jerusalem will see God face to faceExo. 33: 18-23 - Moses asked God if could he see Him face to faceJohn 14:8 - The apostles ask to see the Father in heavenMatt. 5:8 - Only the pure in heart can see GodRev. 22:6 - All that is written will come trueAmos 3:7 - God never does anything without telling His prophets firstRev. 22:7 - 6th beatitude: Happy are those who treasure the prophetic message of this bookRev. 22:8 - St. John fainted because the angel was so like GodRev. 22:9 - The angel talks to St. John as an equalRev. 22:10-15 - God will be with those who choose to be with HimMatt. 25 - Parable of the final judgmentRev. 22:14 - 7th beatitude: Happy are those who have washed their robes cleanRev. 22:15 - Those who won’t get into heavenRev. 22:16 - Jesus sent His angel to make these revelations for the sake of the churchesRev. 22:17 - Marantha; Come, Lord Jesus!Rom. 8:28-29 - The Spirit helps us pray according to the mind of GodJohn 7:37 - Fountains of living water will flowRev. 22:18-19 - A solemn warningRev. 22: 20 - Jesus emphasizes again that He is comingRev. 22: 21 - “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen”

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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