September 2 – 1752 = This is the last day England and America use the Julian Calendar. Genesis 1:14 “And God said, â€Let there be light in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 1 – 1523 = Leo Juda begins preaching against images in St. Peter’s church in Zurich. Numbers 33:52 “then you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you and destroy all the figured stones, and destroy all... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 31 – 1688 = John Bunyan dies 1 Peter 3:17 “For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.” John Bunyan left his mortal frame for a heavenly one on August 31, 1688 after catching a fever from... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 30 – 1572 = Merchants arrive in Geneva fleeing the Massacre in Lyons Galatians 6:10 “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” The great massacre of St.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 29 –1572 = Arrest of Protestants in Lyon France, leads to death Psalm 115:1 “Not to us o LORD, not to us but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!” The hateful murder of Protestants begun on the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 28 – 1525 = Zwingli’s house was stoned by opponents Nehemiah 4:17 “. . . Those who carried burdens were loaded in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and held his weapon with the other.” The life of a Reformer... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 27 – 1548 = Jacob Strum councils Schoffen to submit to Interim, negotiate with Bishop not Emperor. 1 Timothy 3:9 “They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” Emperor Charles V was in no mood to allow exceptions to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 26 – 1572 = Peter Ramus killed on 3rd day of Massacre of St. Bartholomew Galatians 6:12 “It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only that they may not be persecuted for the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 25 -1572 = egg laid to spare Peter Merlin 1 Kings 17:4 “You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” In the midst of the massacre, God did show mercy and protection to many. Amazing acts of providential... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
August 24 – 1572 = Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. 2 Timothy 3:12 “Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” Early in the morning of August 24, 1572 the church bells rang as a signal to begin the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
