Huss and Jerome: After John Wycliffe’s reform ideas shook England, they spread to continental Europe and were picked up by Huss and Jerome in Prague. Here these two young men led a reform in Bohemia that made a lasting impact, but each would sadly lose their lives in the most gruesome way possible.

<p>Huss and Jerome: After John Wycliffe’s reform ideas shook England, they spread to continental Europe and were picked up by Huss and Jerome in Prague. Here these two young men led a reform in Bohemia that made a lasting impact, but each would sadly lose their lives in the most gruesome way possible.</p>

Lineage Journey

Adam Ramdin

The Great Controversy

01 The Destruction of Jerusalem

02 Persecution in the First Centuries

03 An Era of Spiritual Darkness

04 The Waldenses

05 John Wycliffe

06 Huss and Jerome

07 Luther’s Separation from Rome

08 Luther Before the Diet

09 The Swiss Reformer

10 Progress of Reform in Germany

11 Protest of the Princes

12 The French Reformation

13 The Netherlands & Scandinavia

14 Later English Reformers

15 The Bible & The French Revolution

16 The Pilgrim Fathers

17 Heralds of The Morning

18 An American Reformer

19 Light Through Darkness

20 A Great Religious Awakening

21 A Warning Rejected

22 Prophecies Fulfilled

23 What is the Sanctuary?

24 In the Holy of Holies

25 God’s Law Immutable

27 Modern Revivals

28 Facing Life’s Record

29 The Origin of Evil

30 Enmity Between Man and Satan

31 Agency of Evil Spirits

32 Snares of Satan

33 The First Great Deception

34 Can Our Dead Speak to Us?

35 Liberty of Conscience Threatened

36 The Impending Conflict


The Fire of the Covenant The song says it only takes a spark to set a whole fire going, and once the fire was lit in 1 part of Europe, it spread quickly to other areas. John Wycliffe had made a massive impact not just in England, but further afield in Europe, in particular here in Prague and the region that was known then as Bohemia. 🎵 MUSIC 🎵 John Huss was of humble birth, and his father died soon after he was born. His mother sought an education for him, and he was able to get admission to the University of Prague as a charity scholar. As she reached Prague with her son, she knelt down and prayed that God would bless his life, a prayer that was answered again and again.

He soon distinguished himself by his tireless application to study and by his blameless life. Upon completing his studies, he entered the priesthood and rapidly rose to prominence, soon becoming attached to the court of the king. In a few short years He was the pride of his country, and his name was known all over Europe. Today they've built a statue to commemorate him here in the Old Town Square. 🎵 MUSIC 🎵 Several years after becoming a priest, Hus was appointed preacher of the Bethlehem Chapel here in Prague.

The founder of this particular chapel had advocated, as a matter of importance, the preaching of the Scriptures in the language of the people. At that time there was a large degree of ignorance concerning the Bible, and Huss also believed that it was vitally important to preach the Scriptures in the language of the people. At that time there was a large degree of ignorance concerning the Bible, and Hus also believed that it was vitally important to preach the scriptures in the language of the people. [♪ music ♪ At this point in his life, Hus came in contact with Jerome, who had proved to be his right-hand man until his death. Jerome was a citizen of Prague, and he had brought back with him from a recent trip to England the writings of John Wycliffe.

The Queen of England at that time was also a convert of John Wycliffe, and she was a Bohemian princess, and through her influence his writings were circulated at length in Bohemia. Hus read them, believed their author to be a sincere Christian, and believed the writings to be true. [♪ music ♪ Hus' impact was growing, not just here in his homeland but also in neighbouring Germany and soon news of the work here in Prague reached Rome and he was summoned to appear before the Pope. To go would be fatal. The King and Queen of Bohemia, the nobility and the government all asked for a local trial, but this was not granted.

The trial of Hus went ahead in his absence, during which the city of Prague was put under interdict. This struck terror into the hearts of everyone. No church services could take place. Baptisms, funerals, weddings, those ceremonies that were so key to life in general were not allowed to take place and through this means, Rome was able to hold sway over the people. [♪ music ♪ The city was in turmoil and Tsahas withdrew to his native village, but he continued to travel to the surrounding countryside where he was able to preach to eager crowds.

When the danger and excitement had subsided, he was able to return to Prague where alongside with Jerome he was able to continue his work. 🎵 During this time in Europe, there was not 1 or 2, but 3 rival popes, all claiming to be the Vicar of Christ. This abuse of power in the church was something that many men strongly condemned, Hus being 1 of the loudest voices. The emperor at that time, Emperor Sigismund, called for a council in Constance, Germany, to settle this dispute once and for all, and also to deal with some of the new heresies arising from men such as John Hus that they didn't agree with. Hus was summoned to appear before the council and was given assurance of a safe passage by the emperor.

🎵 Music 🎵 Even though he came of his own free will and under the protection of the emperor, upon his arrival Huss was thrown into prison. The building behind me was used as a prison and it is believed he was held in the round tower. Jerome, his good friend, upon hearing of his plight and wanting to fulfill an earlier commitment that he had made, came here to the city. Upon his arrival he realized there was little he could do, and he turned to go home, but the alarm had been raised and he was chased down and thrown into prison as well. The Council of Constance was in full swing, with over 18, 000 ranking clergy here to settle the papal schism.

Such was the moral bankruptcy of the church at the time though that in addition to them there were also 1, 500 prostitutes here as well. [♪ music ♪ Both were brought to this church at different times and with vastly different experiences. Huss was brought here and it's believed he sat in row 24 and gave a resolute and powerful defense of his faith. Jerome, sadly, initially recanted in September of 1415. The papists wanted a fresh confession and brought him here on the 23rd of May 1416.

His conscience had been bothering him, and under the impression of the Holy Spirit he regained his courage and faith, and came here and gave a defense of the Bible once again, and pledged himself to stand by it and recanted his former recantation. [♪ music ♪ Both were brought to this spot, Hus on the 6th of July 1415 and Jerome on the 30th of May 1416 and burned to death. Both bore themselves with courage right until the end, with 1 commentator saying, Both bore themselves with constant mind when the last hour approached. They prepared for the fire as if they were going to a marriage feast. They uttered no cry of pain.

When the flames arose they began to sing hymns, and scarce could the vehemency of the fire stop their singing. He was a man of great faith, but he was also a man of little faith. Hus had unwavering faith until the end. Jerome lost his, then regained it, but both died as heroes. Today, if you stumble or fall in your spiritual walk, know that you can regain the steadfastness, the courage, and the faith through the power of God.

May today we have the courage of heroes and the faith of martyrs. ♪♪ ♪♪ you

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01 The Destruction of Jerusalem

02 Persecution in the First Centuries

03 An Era of Spiritual Darkness

04 The Waldenses

05 John Wycliffe

06 Huss and Jerome

07 Luther’s Separation from Rome

08 Luther Before the Diet

09 The Swiss Reformer

10 Progress of Reform in Germany

11 Protest of the Princes

12 The French Reformation

13 The Netherlands & Scandinavia

14 Later English Reformers

15 The Bible & The French Revolution

16 The Pilgrim Fathers

17 Heralds of The Morning

18 An American Reformer

19 Light Through Darkness

20 A Great Religious Awakening

21 A Warning Rejected

22 Prophecies Fulfilled

23 What is the Sanctuary?

24 In the Holy of Holies

25 God’s Law Immutable

27 Modern Revivals

28 Facing Life’s Record

29 The Origin of Evil

30 Enmity Between Man and Satan

31 Agency of Evil Spirits

32 Snares of Satan

33 The First Great Deception

34 Can Our Dead Speak to Us?

35 Liberty of Conscience Threatened

36 The Impending Conflict

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