Applied Biblical Studies Conference
Unveiling the Mystery: The Book of Revelation
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Friday, July 30, 2010
"And the angel said to me, 'Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' And he said to me, 'These are true words of God' " - Revelations 19:9
Host:
Scott Hahn
"Jeremiah received the word of God," said Archbishop José Gomez, coadjutor of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. "He went out and did it. This is the most basic pattern for the life of a disciple."
The 2010 Applied Biblical Studies Conference, hosted by Dr. Scott Hahn, dedicated itself to "Unveiling the Mystery: The Book of Revelation" July 28-30 at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Participants arrived from Canada and Australia, Puerto Rico and Washington, pursuing a fuller comprehension of sacred Scripture.
During his homily at Mass for the conference, Archbishop Gomez explained how Scripture is to be received.
"St. Paul said faith comes by hearing, and hearing comes from the Word of God," said Gomez, former ordinary for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. But "we have to be doers of the Word and not hearers only. We are to not only ask what he can do for us, but also what we can do for him."
Throughout the week, participants were guided through a deeply liturgical and nuptial approach to the last book of the Bible, discovering "the marriage supper of the Lamb" (Rev. 19:9) to be the lens that makes clear the apparently mysterious Book of Revelation.
"When you look at the title 'Apocalypse,' it serves as a key for the rest of the book," said Dr. Hahn, author of The Lamb's Supper. "In the time of the apostles, an apokalypsis (unveiling) usually occurred at the end of a long, seven-day ceremony—a wedding. The unveiling of the bride is the privilege of the bridegroom. This was the consummation of the covenant on the seventh day."
"The Bible is one long book of romance," said Franciscan University theology professor Dr. John Bergsma. "God has betrothed himself to mankind…the climax of the wedding is the arrival of the Bride."
Other speakers included Kimberly Hahn, author of Beloved and Blessed; Dr. Brant Pitre, author of Jesus, the Tribulation, and the End of the Exile; Dr. Ted Sri, author of Queen Mother: A Biblical Theology of Mary’s Queenship; Jeff Cavins, creator of the Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study; and Dr. Michael Barber, author of Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons Today.
Throughout the conference, participants had regular opportunities for confession, daily Mass, praise and worship, and eucharistic adoration.
Some came early to undergo training in presenting the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology Journey Through Scripture Bible study, which uses Dr. Scott Hahn's covenantal perspective to help readers find the unity of God's word amongst the diversity of books of the Bible.
"This conference is too awesome to put into words," said Connie Miley of Holy Rosary Parish in St. Mary's, Ohio. "I could kick myself for not having found out about this about a hundred years ago. The wealth of information has just been phenomenal."
For audio recordings of the main talks by conference speakers, go to www.franciscan.edu/bookstore and click on the "Conferences" tab at the top of the homepage.
Below is the schedule from this past Applied Biblical Studies Conference
SCHEDULE:
(subject to change)
All sessions in Finnegan Fieldhouse unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Registration and Housing Check-in for Journey Through Scripture
St. Joseph Center
12:05 pm
Campus Liturgy
Christ the King Chapel
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Journey Through Scripture (JTS) Begins
Rooms used: Pugliese, International Lounge and Gentile Gallery
(Room designations will be given at Check-in)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner for JTS Participants
Keelan Room, Lower Antonian Hall
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Journey Through Scripture Evening Session
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
6:00 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast for JTS Guests
Keelan Room, Lower Antonian Hall
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Journey Through Scripture Morning Session
12:05 pm
Campus Liturgy
Christ the King Chapel
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration and Housing Check-in for Applied Biblical Studies
St. Joseph Center
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch for JTS Guests
Keelan Room, Lower Antonian Hall
2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Journey Through Scripture Afternoon Session
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Travelers Mass
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner for Participants
Antonian Hall
7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Praise & Worship
“Overview of the Book of Revelation”
Dr. Scott Hahn
“Nuptial Imagery in Revelation”
Dr. John Bergsma
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Social
JC Williams Center
Thursday, July 29, 2010
6:00 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast for Participants
Antonian Hall
8:10 am - 8:30 am
Rosary
8:30 am - 12:00 am
MORNING SESSION
“Temple, Liturgy, and Royal Priesthood"
Dr. Brant Pitre
“Royal Mother: Decoding the Woman of Revelation 12”
Dr. Edward Sri
Eucharistic Liturgy
Main Celebrant & Homilist:
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez STD
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch for Participants
Antonian Hall
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
WORKSHOPS
A. JTS – GTJ Session (may go until 3:30 pm)
B. “The Rapture in Revelation: Ruse or Reality?”
David Currie
C. “Heavenly Temple and Heavenly Worship on Earth: A Jewish Reading of the Book of Revelation”
Dr. Jeff Morrow
D. "A Biblical Tour of the New Jerusalem"
Dr. Brant Pitre
E. "Parallels Between the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation"
Fr. Pablo Gadenz
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
WORKSHOPS
F. “The Rapture in Revelation: Ruse or Reality?” (Repeat)
David Currie
G. “The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the World"
Dr. Jeff Morrow
H. “Old Creation and New: Genesis and Revelation”
Curtis Mitch
I. “TBD”
Michael Barber
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner for Participants
Antonian Hall
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Praise & Worship
“Redemptive Suffering and Martyrdom”
Jeff Cavins
Holy Hour
Presider & Homilist: Fr. Pablo Gadenz
10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Social
JC Williams Center
Friday, July 30, 2010
6:00 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast for Participants
Antonian Hall
8:10 am - 8:30 am
Rosary
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
“Millennium”
Michael Barber
“Overcomers in Christ: Our Victory Through Spiritual Warfare”
Kimberly Hahn
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Eucharistic Liturgy
Main Celebrant & Homilist- Fr. Pablo Gadenz
12:00 pm -2:00 pm
Travelers Style Lunch available
Antonian Hall
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Office Open
St. Joseph Center
End of Applied Biblical Studies Conference & Journey Through Scripture Track.
ABS Participants are welcome to stay for the Early Bird Sessions before the Defending the Faith Conference, but will need to register for the Defending the Faith Conference if they would like to stay for the weekend.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
TO REGISTER:
To Register for this conference, please call 800-437-8368 or 740-283-6314.
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