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Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Watchman 'SPECIAL' Report: The Gunpowder Plot...Remember, Remember the 5th of November! (11.46 min)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]In this Series, we aim to bring perspective to matters of current news items from a Biblical viewpoint. Whether Prophecy or Moral and Social issues, we highlight Biblical instruction relating to those breaking stories on the world stage.
Why do bonfires blaze every November 5th? This thought-provoking analysis goes beyond the history books to reveal a profound biblical truth. The failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot was not merely a foiled treason; it was a direct intervention by the Almighty. We explore the dark history of Bible suppression, the divine timing of the printing press, and the series of remarkable setbacks that exposed the plot. This presentation uncovers how God’s purpose for the British nation and the global spread of His Word rendered this human scheme powerless. An outstanding exposition of how the Most High rules in the kingdoms of men.
**Chapters:**
00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - The Dark Ages and the Forbidden Book
02:33 - Divine Occurrence: The Printing Press and the Reformation
04:28 - Catholic Persecution and the Birth of a Plot
05:53 - The Hand of God: Setbacks that Foiled the Plot
07:23 - The Discovery and Aftermath
07:39 - The Ultimate Reason: The Authorized Bible and God's Prophetic Plan
09:31 - Conclusion: The Most High Rules
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**📖 Bible Verses Featured:**
Daniel 4:25
Psalm 72:10
Psalm 72:18-19
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Thoughts on the Bible Readings November 5th (2 Chronicles 34; Hosea 2; Acts 16, 17)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]2 Chronicles 34 tells of Josiah coming to the throne of Judah at the age of 8 years old (BC 641). Verse 2 gives a wonderful testimony to his steadfastness. When he was 16 years old he commences his reforms with the destruction of the idols and the burning of the bones of the false prophets that had been prophesied 300 years earlier to Jeroboam 1, the first king of Israel, once they had split the kingdom at the time of Rehoboam (son of Solomon - see 1 Kings 13verses1-2). Verses 8-21 speak of the discovery, in the temple, of the scroll of Deuteronomy (possibly even the original in Moses own writing). This causes great concern when they read of the curses that would be sent upon them for their disobedience to God's laws.
They were also at this time receiving the people's donations, which money was faithfully used in the repairing of the temple. Hilkiah, the high priest, and other officials went to the prophetess Huldah to ask what they could expect from Yahweh as punishment for their sins. Huldah's response was that judgment was coming, but would be postponed from Josiah's times until after his death, because king Josiah had been wholehearted in his worship of God.
Hosea 2 tells us that because of the unfaithful behaviour of Gomer (as a type of the nation of Israel) Israel was no longer God's wife and the children would not be His people, nor would they receive mercy. When Gomer's lovers would no longer want to be with her she would seek the LORD her God, who would after disciplining her, receive her again, as God would the nation, whose typical example Gomer would follow. Yahweh in His kindness would allure her back to Himself, and once again woo her. Eventually Gomer would become a faithful wife - as too will Israel - and as a consequence blessings would flow. The land would be sown with the seeds of fruitfulness. Israel would once more receive mercy from the hand of their Maker and Husband. And the nation would become the people of God once more (see Romans 9verses20; 11verses13-16, 25-27). This of course a great parable about Yahweh's loving kindness and His restoration of His people to their LORD in faithfulness and truth in Messiah's kingdom.
Acts 16 speaks of a disciple named Timothy - meaning "of value to God". He was well recommended by the brethren. Timothy's mother, Lois, was a Jewess and a faithful believer. Likewise, Timothy's - grandmother, Eunice, was also faithful - see 2 Timothy 1verses5. As Timothy's father was a Greek Paul thought that it would be best for Timothy to be circumcised before travelling with himself and Silas. They visit the Galatian believers to strengthen their faith. Whilst attempting to preach the gospel in the province of Asia they were prevented from doing so. God had urgent work for the missionaries to do in Macedonia. They were given a vision of a man from Macedonia asking them for help. Many believe that the man in the vision was Doctor Luke, since the pronouns in the chapter change when Luke joined them- see chapter 16verses11. It is also interesting to think that Alexander the Great was a Macedonian who claimed to have a vision of the high priest of Israel and the 24 elders coming to meet him (see Zechariah 9). In Philippi, the capital of Macedonia, there were so few Jews that the city had no synagogue. It was by the riverside that Lydia, a lady from Thyatira, believed and was baptised. Lydia, "whose heart the Lord opened" describes the timeless operation of the spirit of God. It is a lovely description. She was the first convert from that city. Verses 16-24 describe a demented girl, said to be possessed by the python of Delphi, who follows Paul and Silas and claims that they are the servants of the most high God. After the girl was healed her owners, losing their source of income, had Paul and Silas arrested, beaten, placed in most uncomfortable stocks and cast into prison. Paul and Silas sang hymns of praise to the amazement of the prisoners and their jailor. The response of the Almighty was to a produce a strong earthquake that was felt throughout the city. It also released all the chains of the prisoners. The jailor fearing his prisoners had fled was about to take his own life. Paul called upon him to stop. He took Paul and Silas to his home and bathed their wounds (with their stripes he was healed - see Isaiah 53). The jailor and the believing adults of his household were baptised - the ecclesia was growing. In the morning the superstitious magistrates tell Paul and Silas to go. Paul says they have beaten the Apostles who are uncondemned Roman citizens. This made the magistrates even more fearful; but must have provided the ecclesia with a measure of protection. Acts 17 tells of Paul, Silas coming to Thessalonica (Luke seems to have stayed in Philippi for the next 7 years), where the preaching had some measure of success until the jealous Jews stirred up the rabble of the city and attacked the house of Jason where Paul and his companions were lodged. Jason is beaten, but the multitude want Paul's blood. The enraged mob claim that Paul has turned the Roman world upside down with his preaching - and indeed he had done that. After taking money for security Paul and his company are allowed to depart. In verses 10-12 we hear that they next come to Berea where the people of that city are more noble of heart as they daily search the Scriptures to see whether what the Apostles claimed was in fact what the Scriptures taught. But sadly, true to form, the unbelieving Jews from Thessalonica come and bring persecution with them. Paul is hurried away from the hostile Jews and brought by sea to Athens. Whilst waiting for Timothy and Silas Paul is stirred by the extent of the idolatry of the city. Paul speaks to the philosophers of the Epicurean and Stoic persuasions about Jesus and the resurrection - the Greeks supposed he was talking of Jesus (a male god) and Anastasis (a female god).
Paul is taken to Areopagus (also called Mars Hill) and placed on trial for blasphemy (a charge that carried the death sentence if he is found guilty). Paul commences to preach to them based on an altar that he finds with the inscription "to the unknown god". He says that they are ignorantly worshipping this god.
From the Greek poets Paul tells them that this God made the world and everything in it. He quotes from
several of their poets - including the well-known Hymn to Zeus (their chief god). But his primary appeal was for them to forsake idolatry and polytheism and embrace the One True God by believing that this God will judge those who do not repent and turn to Him. The majority response is to dismiss Paul's claims as they compare the Apostle to a seed picking bird, which gathers bits and pieces from everywhere.
Nonetheless one Dionysius, an Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and a few others become believers. Those heaters who procrastinated by saying that they would hear Paul's teaching on another occasion missed a great opportunity for the Apostle never returned to Athens - see Ephesians 5verses16.
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Thoughts on the Bible Readings November 4th (2 Chronicles 33; Hosea 1; Acts 14, 15)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Manasseh comes to the throne in BC 695 as we are told in the
2 Chronicles 33. His reign was the most evil of all Judah's kings and lasted for 55 years. Manasseh filled the streets of Jerusalem with innocent blood and history says that Isaiah the prophet is sawn in two at his command (Hebrews 11verses37). Manasseh even burned his sons in the fire as a sacrifice to idols. Manasseh was taken into captivity by the Assyrians; and while in prison he repents and prays to God. Because his repentance is genuine the Almighty causes Manasseh to be restored to the throne of Judah. But the great damage of his long and evil rule could not be reversed among his people. Manasseh's son Amon comes to Judah's throne at the age of twenty-two. Amon is wicked like his father and ruled for two years until his servants make a conspiracy against him and kill him in his own house.
In the prophecy of Hosea, we have an enacted parable about God's enduring love for His people Israel; His marriage to them, their unfaithfulness and His restoration of them to His favour. The prophet Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel, between the approximate years of BC 790 to BC 714. Initially this was a time of great prosperity under king Jeroboam 2. Chapter 1 tells of the prophet's wife, and three children (two sons and a daughter). The children were born to another man as Hosea's wife was unfaithful for many years - just like Israel were to their God. The firstborn was a son, whose name Jezreel meant "God sows" i.e. grain, or seed (the valley of Jezreel is one of the most fertile in all the land of Israel). But this spoke of the destruction and scattering of the seed of Israel; that Yahweh would cause in bringing judgment on the nation of Israel. Next a sister was born and given the name Lo-ruhamah meaning "without mercy", for God was at this time not having mercy on His people; but rather judging them for their unfaithfulness. Lastly another son was born and given the name Lo-ammi meaning "not my people"; since their actions proved that they were not behaving as the people of God.
After leaving Antioch in Pisidia following the persecution from the Jews Paul and Barnabas come to Iconium and enter the synagogue and begin preaching. Chapter 14 of Acts tells of the unbelieving Jews who stir up the peace of the city, whose people then make an attempt to stone the two Apostles. Their response is to flee to the nearby cities of Lystra and Derbe in Lycaonia (which means "wolf country") in the wild north of Turkey. Verse 10 says that the Apostles cure a crippled man. The unsophisticated heathen now decide that Paul and Barnabas are gods clothed as men. These citizens think that Barnabas is Zeus, the chief god; and Paul is Hermes, the messenger of Zeus. Paul and Barnabas quickly tear their own clothes trying to convince the pagan priests that the Apostles are men like themselves. Paul and Barnabas teach the people of Lystra from the Word of God. The first quotation used was from Jeremiah 10verses12 - one should read the entire context where "Yahweh the Living God" is contrasted with the idols of the nations. Next the population of Lystra turn on Paul, who continues to be persecuted by the Jews who came from Iconium. They stone Paul and drag him out of the city thinking that he was dead. Paul writes on this in 2nd Timothy 3; and I believe he also alludes to it in 2 Corinthians 1verses8-10 (which seems to imply that he was in fact resurrected at that time). Did Paul avoid these vicious foes? No! He stands again and walks back into Lystra - what a witness this is to the power of God. The next day the Apostles continue to travel to Derbe. These cities are part of Galatia - the Apostle Paul would later write a letter to the Galatians. Shortly after the events we have read, Paul and Barnabas revisit those believers and tell them (14verses22) that, "it would be with great pressures on believers that God would bring them into His kingdom". Paul's personal example strongly bore witness to that. The Apostles make administrative arrangements in the communities of the believers and return to Antioch in Syria from where the first missionary journey had started. There they rejoice with their home ecclesia about what God had accomplished through them. Chapter 15 commences by telling us that the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas, had not been with their home ecclesia for very long before believers from Jerusalem come to Antioch in Syria seeking to enforce Jewish customs on these newly baptised converts. A decision is made to resolve the matter by way of a conference in Jerusalem- the year is 44AD. Verse 5 speaks of the matters which are of prime concern to the converts from the Pharisees i.e. circumcision and the keeping the laws of Moses. Peter commences the discussion by explaining how by the conversion of Cornelius God had indicated that these matters were not necessary. What mattered was what they believed. Further the keeping of law was a yoke of bondage which the Jews themselves were not able to keep. Paul and Barnabas speak next and describe how the miracles and signs God did through those Apostles was evidence of God's acceptance of Gentiles, who He would save by His grace. James, the Lord's half-brother, who had acted as Chairman of the Conference, summarises the outcomes in verses 13-21. He adds many supporting Scriptures in his summary. The Council (Conference) writes a letter, the contents of which we are told in verses 22-35; only four binding essentials were to be required of Gentile believers and these were mostly moral behaviours and an attempt not to offend Jewish believers. Two representatives from Jerusalem (Judas and Silas) are chosen to accompany Paul and Barnabas with the circular letter to Gentile converts which was to begin its journey at Antioch. The chapter concludes with a sad rift between Barnabas and Paul over the matter of whether Barnabas' nephew John Mark should accompany them in this task. The result is that Barnabas takes Mark with him and goes to Cyprus, while Paul travels with Silas throughout Syria and Cilicia.
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Nehemiah - From Rubble to Renewal 6 Deep Dive Studies ( Steve Mansfield)
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Witness the incredible story of resilience, leadership, and divine purpose. In this **6-part deep dive series**, Steve Mansfield guides you through the Book of Nehemiah, showing how God can rebuild your life from the ruins. This isn't just ancient history—it’s a blueprint for personal and spiritual renewal.
Feeling stuck, broken, or like you're surrounded by rubble? Nehemiah's journey from cupbearer to city-rebuilder is your roadmap to hope. We'll explore powerful themes of **prayer, perseverance, opposition, and revival** that are shockingly relevant for your life today.
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### **🕯️ Sermons in this Nehemiah Series:**
1. **The Power of a Burden** - Turning Ruin into Resolution
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✨ **Nehemiah Chapter 1** - A Prayer that Moves Heaven
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✨ **Nehemiah Chapter 5** - Solving Internal Conflict and Injustice
✨ **Nehemiah Chapter 6** - Standing Firm Against Deception
✨ **Nehemiah Chapter 7** - Establishing Order and Protection
✨ **Nehemiah Chapter 8** - The Power of God's Word
✨ **Nehemiah Chapter 9** - A Prayer of National Repentance
✨ **Nehemiah Chapter 10** - Making a Commitment to God
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