John Knox started his ministry as a two handed sword carrier to protext George Wishart, but after his death he picked up the mantle. He would drive the Scottish reformation forward through his boldness, fearlessness and resolute trust in God.

<p>John Knox started his ministry as a two handed sword carrier to protext George Wishart, but after his death he picked up the mantle. He would drive the Scottish reformation forward through his boldness, fearlessness and resolute trust in God.</p>

Adam Ramdin

Lineage: Season 1

Episode 1- Constantine: Compromise & Controversy

Episode 2- Scotland’s Braveheart

Episode 3- Holy Island

Episode 4- The Tide Turns

Episode 5- Dinooth & Columbanus

Episode 6- Waldenses: People of the Valleys

Episode 7- The Waldenses: A Mission Movement

Episode 8- The Waldenses: Lux Lucet In Tenebris

Episode 9- The Albigensian Massacre

Episode 10- Magna Carta: The Foundation of Freedom

Episode 11- John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

Episode 12- Bohemian Reformation: Huss & Jerome

Episode 13- Bohemian Reformation: Trial of Huss & Jerome

Episode 14- Bohemian Reformation: Burned for Their Faith

Episode 15- Bohemian Reformation: Hussite Wars

Episode 16- John Wycliffe: Worldwide Witness

Episode 17- The Press Behind the Reformation

Episode 18- Martin Luther: Discovering The Word

Episode 19- Martin Luther: The Just Shall Live By Faith

Episode 20- Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Reformation

Episode 21- Martin Luther: The 95 Theses

Episode 22: The Papal Bull & Martin Luther

Episode 23: Martin Luther - Here I Stand

Episode 24: Martin Luther - Captured To A Castle

Episode 25: Martin Luther - Protest of the Princes

Episode 26: John Calvin - Early Years in France

Episode 27: Placards and Protest in France

Episode 28: John Calvin - The Work in Geneva

Episode 29: Geneva - International Hub of Reform

Episode 30: Scandinavian Reformation

Episode 31: William Tyndale

Episode 32: George Wishart - Scotland’s Forgotten Forerunner

Episode 33: John Knox - Scotland’s Greatest Reformer

Episode 34: John Knox - Showdown At Holyrood

Episode 35: The Waldenses Meet the Reformation

Episode 36: Ridley And Latimer Light A Candle

Episode 37: Thomas Cranmer - Cowardice and Courage

Episode 38: Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

Episode 39: The Spanish Armada

Episode 40: Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot

Episode 41: The Mayflower

Episode 42: Martin Luther- The Protest Is Not Over

Episode 43: The Waldenses- Massacre at Castelluzzo

Episode 44: Marie Durand- Righteous Resistance

Episode 45: John Wesley- The Origins of Methodism

Episode 46: John Wesley & George Whitfield

Episode 47: Mary Jones & World Mission

Episode 48: Is the Reformation Over?

Lineage Journey


The story of the castle Season 1 Episode 2 The Castle of the Dead George Wishart was now dead, but the story was not over. Shortly after his death, some of his friends gained entry to the castle and took Cardinal Beaton captive. They put him as a prisoner here in the sea tower, the same place where John Knox commented that many of God's children had been imprisoned for their faith. [♪ music ♪ Some of Cardinal Beaton's friends then tried to dig a tunnel under the wall, which can be seen to this day, but they were unsuccessful. Cardinal Beaton was then killed and hung out the window of this tower while they had the first Protestant church service in Scotland here in St Andrew's Castle.

Not everything the reformers did in the past is to be imitated or was right. Ultimately, we have to look to Jesus as our example in all things. John Knoxwood later joined these believers and was here in the castle when he was captured by the French Navy. Along with some others, he was sentenced to work as a galley slave and did this for 19 months. Then he was released.

No 1 really knows why, because it was not normal custom to release a galley slave, but providence must have been in his favour. He returned to Scotland, but soon after he went to England where he spent some time with Thomas Cramner, Archbishop of Canterbury, and then he also went to Berwick-upon-Tweed where he preached and ministered there. [♪ music ♪ Soon after Mary, a staunch Catholic, came to the throne in 1553, He left Britain and went to Europe where he settled for several years in Switzerland. He spent time with John Calvin, and this powerful reformer, Calvin, would have a huge impact on his life, on his theology, and on the reforms that he would later lead here in the country of Scotland. [♪ music ♪ In 1559 he returned here to Scotland, this time for good, and took over as the minister here in St Giles Cathedral, becoming its first Protestant minister.

Whilst here they abolished the mass and repudiated papal jurisdiction. [♪ music ♪ As well as preaching, he was also instrumental in writing some important documents that helped to frame the church. He, along with 5 other men, incidentally all named John, wrote the Scots Confession of Faith, which explained what the church believes, and the Book of Common Order, which replaced the prayer book, and was officially adopted by the church in 1560. [♪ music ♪ Despite the fact that he traveled extensively throughout his life to different parts of Britain and Europe, he always maintained a deep passion for Scotland, famously saying once, Give me Scotland or I die. He always kept in his mind his home country, a place that had been laid upon his heart.

I remember once as a young minister being told, your calling is where your burden lies. Maybe today you find yourself in a place, a town, or a country that's not the exact place that the Lord has called you to minister. Stay faithful to Him, work where you are, and pray that the Lord would open doors to minister where your burden truly lies. For John Knox, that was Scotland, his homeland. For you, it may not be your hometown or your home country, but it may be a far-off foreign mission land.

Wherever it is, be faithful to God and follow as he leads. ♪♪ you

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Episode 33: John Knox - Scotland’s Greatest Reformer

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Episode 1- Constantine: Compromise & Controversy

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Episode 2- Scotland’s Braveheart

5m

Episode 3- Holy Island

4m

Episode 4- The Tide Turns

4m

Episode 5- Dinooth & Columbanus

5m

Episode 6- Waldenses: People of the Valleys

4m

Episode 7- The Waldenses: A Mission Movement

4m

Episode 8- The Waldenses: Lux Lucet In Tenebris

4m

Episode 9- The Albigensian Massacre

5m

Episode 10- Magna Carta: The Foundation of Freedom

4m

Episode 11- John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

4m

Episode 12- Bohemian Reformation: Huss & Jerome

6m

Episode 13- Bohemian Reformation: Trial of Huss & Jerome

5m

Episode 14- Bohemian Reformation: Burned for Their Faith

2m

Episode 15- Bohemian Reformation: Hussite Wars

5m

Episode 16- John Wycliffe: Worldwide Witness

3m

Episode 17- The Press Behind the Reformation

4m

Episode 18- Martin Luther: Discovering The Word

5m

Episode 19- Martin Luther: The Just Shall Live By Faith

5m

Episode 20- Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Reformation

5m

Episode 21- Martin Luther: The 95 Theses

4m

Episode 22: The Papal Bull & Martin Luther

4m

Episode 23: Martin Luther - Here I Stand

5m

Episode 24: Martin Luther - Captured To A Castle

3m

Episode 25: Martin Luther - Protest of the Princes

4m

Episode 26: John Calvin - Early Years in France

5m

Episode 27: Placards and Protest in France

5m

Episode 28: John Calvin - The Work in Geneva

4m

Episode 29: Geneva - International Hub of Reform

4m

Episode 30: Scandinavian Reformation

5m

Episode 31: William Tyndale

5m

Episode 32: George Wishart - Scotland’s Forgotten Forerunner

5m

Episode 33: John Knox - Scotland’s Greatest Reformer

4m

Episode 34: John Knox - Showdown At Holyrood

4m

Episode 35: The Waldenses Meet the Reformation

4m

Episode 36: Ridley And Latimer Light A Candle

5m