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The journey of creation continues with Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan from Chapter 2 of the Book of Genesis. In this chapter, we get to see the image of God, the Abba, in terms of a potter working with clay. God doesn’t want to be a faraway source; He wants to be working with us. The Potter makes us in His image and His likeness. Man is then placed in the Garden of Eden, a King’s garden. Obedience to the will of God is a vital part of happiness on earth.
In Scripture, we are introduced to 3 gardens:
The final stage in the creation of the human race is the creation of the woman. While the earth flourished with various species, God alone could provide Adam with a comparable mate, a person who was also made in the image of God. Adam is put into a deep sleep and from him, God creates a woman; this woman is meant to be a companion, his lover, and the mother of all his children. She was to be the mother of the human race. God created them with a plan, equal in dignity and honor with different roles in life; they are equally responsible for keeping in union with God and for taking of the paradise given to them.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
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Two trees in the Garden of Eden are mentioned in Chapter 2 of the Book of Genesis, one the Tree of Life and the other the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains how we are introduced to choice and free will. We are also told that the Tree of Knowledge is an apple tree; this is a representation of human sexuality because it is the most fruitful tree. The Tree of Life appears throughout the Bible, from Genesis to the Book of Revelation.
There is a stark comparison between the first Adam who chose the Tree of Knowledge and the last Adam, Jesus, who chose the Tree of Life. Because Jesus agreed to make atonement for the sins of Adam and his descendants, the Cross became the Tree of Life. Though the tree that Adam and Eve chose was planted by God and was not evil, it was human hands that corrupted it. In Chapter 3, we see the mystery of the enemy of the human race; because God forbade Adam and Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge, satan intervened and enticed them to eat it. Satan is trying to prevent as many of the children of Adam as possible from feeding from the Word of God.
The ignorance of evil is led Eve to dialogue with the serpent without understanding its disinformation and malintent. We see the first reaction of God to sin here; He cannot and will not tolerate sin. The problem is not whether an environment is good or evil, but it’s us, our choices, and our free will. It’s our response to God’s will and love. Love binds us to God and love binds us to our neighbor.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
We continue to look at the days of creation from Chapter 1 of the Book of Genesis with Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan. On the 6th day, God created man in His own image; we see that Adam is the “crown of creation” and he is made like God, in the image of God. He is created in innocence, grace, and the fullness of union with God. He appoints Adam as the lord of the earth and gives Adam dominion over the rest of creation.
The 7 days of creation represent the 7 ages of man, the 7 stages of history… Man’s attempt to run the human race without God fails every single time! Day 1 in human history is the age of innocence; this is the short time between the creation of Adam in Chapter 1 and the fall and expulsion of Adam from paradise in Chapter 3. Day 2 is the age of conscience when man was expelled from the earth and day 3 is the age of human government when he was scattered across the earth. On day 4, we have the age of promise when man was in spiritual and temporal hell, day 5 brings the age of the law where Jesus dealt with sin on Calvary, and day 6 is the day of redemption when the earth is purified. Finally, on day 7 is the Sabbath - the Lord’s day - the age of God’s kingdom on earth. The Bible begins with creation and ends with eternity.
Adam points to Jesus in many ways throughout the Book of Genesis; through the way God has allowed history to shape up, we can learn a lot about the last Adam, Jesus, from the first Adam. Adam passed on guilt and shame to his children but Jesus passed on His holiness and redemption.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
The Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, lays down the foundation for all the other books in the Bible. The word Genesis comes from Bereshit which means “in the beginning”. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains how we can find the beginning of everything in this book. We have the beginnings of sin and temptation, the separation of light and darkness, a revelation of God’s mercy and justice, the first prophesy of the entire Bible…
Everything came into being by God’s divine will alone. In bringing something from absolutely nothing, the sovereign power of God is illustrated for the first time; He creates all beings and also preserves them. Discover the beauty of God’s creation and His wisdom in the first chapter of the Book of Genesis and learn about the beginning of God’s people.
God created, the Spirit hovered, God spoke and creation came into being - the very first hint of the Holy Trinity; one God, one will. At the end of this text, the stamp of perfection reveals the author: “Let there be…” is given 10 times, “Everything is good…” is given 7 times, and “Heaven” is also given 7 times.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
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:
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.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
The last few verses of Chapter 21 of the Book of Revelation describe the condition of union with God that the people of the Holy City are living. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan helps us understand this magnificent vision of St. John. The city and the people had the Shekinah - the luminous presence of God. The streets are of pure gold but transparent as glass; this represents the pure light and fire that is God’s presence. There is no temple in this city because the luminous presence of God for us on earth is in the Eucharist. There is no more darkness and nothing evil can enter this place.
In Chapter 22, we see a spring of water flowing out from the temple into the whole world bringing Divine abundance and healing to nations. On both sides of the river, we see trees of life. The tree of life was lost in Genesis with the fall of Adam, it was restored on Calvary with Jesus, and the fruit of the tree of life is what we experience in union with Him; paradise is regained and all the saints share in it.
Bible References:
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.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
In our reflection on the Book of Revelation, today we continue to explore Chapter 21 with Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan. We read about the new Heavens and the new earth which will be the holy city, the new Jerusalem. When St. John was taken to see the harlot, he was taken to a spiritually desolate place. Now, that he is seeing the glory of God in man fully alive, he is taken to a very high mountain and place of great spiritual glory.
God’s light is no longer hidden and those living in the Holy City are covered in the light of God because they are living according to the will of the Lord; they are living the “Our Father”. They are protected by the will of God, the presence of God, and the glory of God. Every corner of the city is revealed to St. John - it is a perfect cube.
Bible References:
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.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
In Chapter 21 of the Book of Revelation, we see a declaration coming from the throne of God - He can make all things new. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains St. John’s vision of God’s plan for salvation. Jesus has shown Himself as the Beginning and the End; with His reign, we see the end of the old church and the beginning of a new one. This is the vision of a New Jerusalem that will honor God.
He offers the water of life to all who are thirsty. All those who choose God will come into the inheritance of His kingdom; those who do not choose God will die a second death and burn the lake of sulfur. St. John is given a vision of what the holy city, the bride of the Lamb, will look like; it shines with the light of God. All who dwell in this city are priests of God - a chosen people, the royal priesthood. The Lord lives in us and works through us.
Bible References:
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.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
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:
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.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
We begin the most glorious part of the whole Bible which is the fulfillment of everything that God has promised from the beginning. Irish Scripture Scholar explains how everything that was prophesied before now comes to completion with the last book of the Bible, the Book of Revelation. The pattern in the book of Ezekiel and Daniel is the same as in the Book of Revelation and what St. John is trying to say is that the same pattern plays out all the time.
Chapter 21 shows us St. John’s vision of the new Heavens and new earth; this is the resurrected church on earth, a new era of Divine Holiness. We have here the final manifestation of God’s Kingdom on earth.
Bible References:
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.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
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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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