The Book of Revelation and the Kingdom of God (Ft. Jenny Mire)

Death, judgment, the end—these terrifying visions marked by chaos, the Mark of the Beast, and a looming Antichrist often haunt believers’ imaginations. For many, eschatology stirs a mix of fear and fascination, shaped by teachings of a coming tribulation or a rapture to escape it all. But what if the story of Revelation isn’t a distant prophecy to dread, rather a historical and spiritual reality that shifts how we live today? The Bible offers clarity, not confusion, and understanding its context can replace anxiety with purpose.

Jenny Mire returns to discuss the mysteries of eschatology in this episode of The Revelations Podcast. Host Reagan Kramer welcomes back this beloved guest from The Rooted Truth, continuing their conversation from “Freedom from Fear: Understanding the End Times.” Jenny dives deeper into the Mark of the Beast, the fall of the Second Temple, and the transition from the Old to New Covenant. With historical insight and scriptural grounding, she challenges modern assumptions about Revelation, Daniel’s 70th Week, and the Olivet Discourse—pointing to a Kingdom already at work. 

This episode is for anyone wrestling with fear of the end times. Fear not the end. Revelation is less about destruction and more about embracing God’s plan. Walk away with a fresh perspective, free from speculation and feel empowered to embrace your role in the Kingdom of God today. 

Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. Uncover the historical truth behind the Mark of the Beast and its first-century fulfillment under Nero’s Rome.
2. Understand how the fall of the Second Temple marked the end of the Old Covenant, reshaping eschatology’s meaning today.
3. Gain freedom from end-times fear by embracing the Kingdom of God as a present, growing reality.

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Resources

• More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | Youtube
• The Rooted Truth Podcast hosted by Jenny Mire
• The Rooted Truth: Join the community | Get the app | Instagram | Website
• Raptureless by Dr. Jonathan Welton
• Antiquities of the Jews by Josephus
• Wars of the Jews by Josephus 
• Bible Verses
• Jeremiah 31:31-34
• Daniel 9:26-27
• Daniel 12:11
• Matthew 26
• Matthew 13
• Mark 1:14-15
• Luke 17:20-21
• Luke 21:20-21
• Acts 2 
• 1 John 2:18
• 1 John 2:22-23
• Revelation 13:16-18
• Connect with Jenny: Instagram | Website

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Episode Highlights

[2:46] Eschatology and Dispensationalism

• Eschatology is the study of end times, a topic often cloaked in mystery and fear about the world’s final days. 
• A familiar futuristic lens paints Revelation, the Olivet Discourse, and Daniel’s 70th Week as events yet to unfold—think seven-year tribulations, a rebuilt temple, and a dramatic rapture.
• Different perspectives like Preterism shift the focus to the first century, sparking curiosity from their prior episode, “Freedom from Fear,” 
• It sets the stage for a deeper dive into what “end times” truly means.

[5:18] Historical Context and Hermeneutics

• Decoding Scripture begins with asking who, what, when, where, and why.

[5:34] Jenny: “We have to use the right hermeneutics when studying the Bible…that's asking ourselves the who, what, when, where, why?... And when we do that, I think things make more sense.”

• The Bible wasn’t written to us directly, yet its living truth shines through when viewed through the lens of its original audience. 
• Between Christ’s death in 30 AD and the Second Temple’s fall in 70 AD, a 40-year window unfolds, rich with meaning for understanding prophecy. 
• This period marks a covenantal shift, urging listeners to rethink timelines and contexts often overlooked in modern teachings.

[7:09] The Overlapping Covenants

• Jenny delves into the overlapping covenants during the 40 years between Christ's death and the fall of the Second Temple.
• Hebrews 8 reveals the New Covenant’s superiority, with Jenny reading how the old system grew obsolete yet lingered until the temple’s destruction. 
• The temple stood as symbolism for  "heaven and earth," a concept rooted in Jewish thought and detailed by historian Josephus. 
• Christ’s blood at the Last Supper seals the New Covenant, coexisting with the fading old until 70 AD, when its end reshapes everything.

[23:16] The Kingdom of God and the Early Church

• Jesus’ words in Mark 1:14 and Luke 17:20-21 declare the Kingdom of God as a present reality within us. 

[25:39] Jenny: “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, nor will they say, look, here it is. There it is, for behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Quoting Luke 17:20-21

• Parables like the mustard seed and leaven illustrate its gradual, unstoppable growth, a vision the early church embraced amid shifting covenants. 
• Daniel’s prophecy of a stone crushing empire aligns with this first-century arrival, as believers saw Christ’s reign begin. 
• Living in the "last days" of the Old Covenant, they focused on spreading the gospel, not awaiting a far-off end.

[34:13] The Mark of the Beast and Historical Context

• Jenny explains the different views on the Mark of the Beast, including the spiritual mark and the literal mark.

[36:03] Jenny: “He causes all those small and great, rich and poor, free and slave to receive a mark on their right hand and on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except those who have the mark or the name of the beast or the number of his name.” Quoting Revelation 13:16-17

• Revelation 13’s imagery of a mark on hand or forehead ties to first-century Rome.
• Nero’s rule demanded allegiance for marketplace access—ashes marked those who bowed to Caesar. 
• Persecution surged as Christians refused, facing exclusion or worse, a reality Josephus records with chilling detail. 
• The number 666 (or 616 in some texts) links to Nero’s name in ancient numerology, grounding this symbol in history, not future dread.

[45:59] The Antichrist and the Abomination of Desolation

• Confusion swirls around the Antichrist, a term absent from Revelation but vivid in John’s letters as a first-century Gnostic heresy denying Christ’s flesh. 
• History unfolds with the "abomination of desolation" in 70 AD, when Roman armies surrounded Jerusalem, fulfilling Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24 and Luke 21. 
• Christians fled as God provided an escape, leaving no record of their deaths amid the temple’s ruin. 
• This event, as explained in Daniel, dismantles futurist expectations of a third temple, rooting prophecy in the past.

[57:25] The Mission of the Church and Spiritual Gifts

[58:27] Reagan: “Lord, what do you want to teach me? You know, through this, and I find… when I don’t go to all the resources I have, like, I get so excited because I think he is teaching me through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

• Jenny emphasizes the mission of the church to share the gospel and make disciples.
• Spiritual gifts ignite this calling, edifying the body of Christ to fill the earth, as Jenny envisions a mature church triggering Jesus’ return. 
• Humbling ourselves before the Holy Spirit unlocks this purpose, shifting focus from fear to action. 
• Attacking the enemy’s vulnerabilities, not just observing his moves, defines the church’s offensive role in this Kingdom age.

[1:08:01] Eschatology and Our Calling

• Clarity replaces chaos when eschatology aligns with history. 
• Again, Revelation is less about destruction and more about Christ’s triumph. 
• Freedom flows from shedding futuristic fears—no Antichrist looms, no temple awaits rebuilding—leaving us to live boldly now. 
• Jenny’s journey with The Rooted Truth (therootedtruth.com) offers tools like Bible studies on Revelation, Daniel. 
• Let us embrace our identity as Kingdom ambassadors, rooted in peace and purpose for today.

About Jenny

Jenny Mire is a passionate Bible teacher, author, and co-founder of The Rooted Truth, where she equips believers to dig deep into Scripture and live out their faith with boldness. Known for her insightful studies on eschatology, she challenges conventional end-times narratives with historical and biblical clarity, as showcased on The Revelations Podcast. Alongside Lori Brazier, Jenny co-hosts The Rooted Truth Podcast and leads a vibrant community through retreats, virtual Bible studies and an app fostering connection and growth.

Once a reluctant student of history and writing, Jenny’s journey with the Holy Spirit transformed her into a dedicated scholar of God’s Word, authoring comprehensive Bible studies on Revelation and Daniel. She channels her energy into empowering women to embrace their identity in Christ and the mission of His Kingdom. With a heart for truth and a call to humility, Jenny’s work inspires listeners to shed fear, seek the Spirit’s guidance, and step into their role as ambassadors of a present, thriving Kingdom.

Connect with Jenny on her website and Instagram.

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