On this episode of The Faith Explained, Cale Clarke shows how important the Old Testament is in interpreting and understanding the Book of Revelation. Books like Joel and Job shed key insights on many of the images that confront the reader in Revelation 9. Learn about the fallen star, the bottomless pit, the locusts, and more.

In Revelation 8 we see angels blowing trumpets, a burning mountain cast into a sea of blood, a great star falling from heaven, waters becoming like wormwood, and an eagle in midheaven crying woe. Cale breaks it all down and shares how Jeremiah 51 and the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus illuminate the text.

In Revelation 8 we see angels blowing trumpets, a burning mountain cast into a sea of blood, a great star falling from heaven, waters becoming like wormwood, and an eagle in midheaven crying woe. Cale breaks it all down and shares how Jeremiah 51 and the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus illuminate the text.

The seventh seal is finally opened, but what follows is perhaps surprising: silence. Why? Who are the seven angels that stand before God? Hail and fire, mixed with blood, falling down upon the earth? Cale unpacks Revelation 8 as the series on the Book of Revelation continues.

Continuing through the Book of Revelation, Cale examines Revelation 7:9-17 in which there is a multitude before the throne of God clothed in robes that have been turned white by the blood of the Lamb. Cale explains the significance of this vivid imagery. Plus, did you know that there are three kinds of baptism? Cale also shares a stunning story of a family whose son was murdered and how they showed mercy.

In Revelation 7, we see that there are 144,000 people from the tribes of Israel who are sealed. What is the seal? Are the 144,000 people a literal number? Perhaps you’ve had a Jehovah’s Witness tell you this. Cale explains why the 144,000 is not literal and how you can be triumphant with Christ.

Martyrs, a blood-red moon, a great day of wrath, and what YOU can do to hasten the Lord’s coming. Cale continues to unpack the Book of Revelation.

Who are the four horsemen and what do the symbols mean that surround them? Cale breaks down Revelation 6:1-8 and explains what it can mean for you today.

A lamb “standing as if it had been slain, with seven horns and seven eyes”, strong enough to open the seven seals of God’s judgment scroll. What does this tell us about Christ? What are the golden bowls full of incense and what do they reveal about the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? It’s all here in this episode of The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke.

St. John’s vision in Revelation 4 is filled with many images: a throne, 24 elders, 4 living creatures, a glassy sea, and more. What does it all mean? Plus, is there any validity to the concept of a “rapture”? Cale breaks it all down on this episode of TFE.