Watchman Categories
White Horse
Red Horse
Black Horse
Pale Horse
Heavenly Signs
Perilous Times
Christian Persecution
Warning
Watching
Good News
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THE FAITHFUL WATCHMAN CHRONICLES THE RIDE OF THE FOUR HORSEMEN
In Revelation 1:10 The Apostle John states that he was “in the spirit on the Lord’s day (the day of the Lord).” Revelation 1:19 states, “Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.” Therefore, the seven seals which are opened in Revelation occur in the day of the Lord.
The first four seals are commonly referred to as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The Faithful Watchman chronicles the ride of these horsemen as an educational service for the public and a warning for those who have ears to hear (Rev. 2:7).
The Church of God’s Faithful can prove that the day of the Lord has begun. For more information about The Day of the Lord and the ride of the Four Horsemen visit our website at setapartbytruth.org.
Understanding the Watchman Categories
The Faithful Watchman follows world events in light of the warnings and prophecies found in the Bible. The categories below help readers understand why certain events deserve our attention.
These reports are intended to help us watch and consider world conditions. An event placed in a biblical category is not, by itself, proof that a specific prophecy has been fulfilled.
White Horse
Revelation 6:1–2; Matthew 24:4–5, 11
The first horseman rides a white horse and carries a bow. Jesus Christ warned that false prophets and religious deception would lead many people astray. This category follows religious movements, false teachings, and efforts to deceive people in matters of faith.
Red Horse
Revelation 6:3–4; Matthew 24:6–7
The second horseman rides a red horse and is given power to take peace from the earth. This category follows wars, armed conflicts, military threats, and growing tensions between nations that could lead to bloodshed.
Black Horse
Revelation 6:5–6; Matthew 24:7
The third horseman rides a black horse and carries a pair of balances. The Bible describes high prices for basic food. This category follows famine, food shortages, rising food costs, and economic troubles that make it difficult for people to meet their basic needs.
Pale Horse
Revelation 6:7–8; Matthew 24:7; Luke 21:11
The fourth horseman rides a pale horse, and his name is Death. This category follows deadly diseases, widespread outbreaks, disasters, and other conditions that threaten large numbers of lives.
Heavenly Signs
Luke 21:25–26; Matthew 24:29; Revelation 6:12–14
Jesus Christ spoke of signs in the sun, moon, and stars. This category follows unusual events in the heavens, including eclipses, celestial activity, and other developments that may be important to watch. Not every unusual event is a fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
Perilous Times
2 Timothy 3:1–5; Matthew 24:12
The Bible warns that the last days will bring perilous times. Paul described people becoming selfish, violent, dishonest, and lacking natural affection. This category follows civil unrest, riots, lawlessness, moral decline, and growing problems in society that reflect these conditions.
Christian Persecution
Matthew 24:9; John 15:18–20
Jesus Christ warned that His followers would face hatred and persecution. This category follows threats, violence, imprisonment, and restrictions against people who profess Christianity.
Not all who call themselves Christians are necessarily God’s Saints. However, persecution of those who act in Christ’s name is real and may also affect God’s faithful people.
Warning
Ezekiel 33:6–7
The Bible describes a watchman who warns people when he sees danger approaching. This category covers serious threats and harmful developments that deserve attention, such as growing national debt or dangers to public safety and freedom.
Warning is used when a danger can be identified but the article does not fit another, more specific category.
Watching
Mark 13:37; Habakkuk 2:1
Jesus Christ instructed His followers to watch. This category follows important events, decisions, and changes taking place in the world whose future effects are not yet clear.
These developments may become more important over time. Watching is used when an article does not fit another, more specific category.
Good News
Proverbs 25:25; Daniel 11:34
The Bible reminds us that good news brings encouragement, even during difficult times. This category shares reports of people receiving help, lives being saved, freedoms being protected, and suffering being reduced.
Acts of kindness, courage, and mercy remind us that hope and relief are still possible in a troubled world.
‘Expressing Biblical Truth Is Not Discriminatory’: In Groundbreaking Victory, UK Court Rules In Favor Of Fired Christian Teacher
The U.K. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Kristie Higgs, a Christian who was fired from her role as a school counselor after she expressed her concern about primary schools teaching transgender ideology to students. Christian Legal Centre (CLC), which represented her, called the win “groundbreaking.”
In 2019, Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, fired Higgs from her role as pastoral assistant, a role similar to a school counselor in the U.S, which she had held for seven years. The dismissal occurred after Higgs discovered that the Church of England primary school her son attended would be using a compulsory sex education program that teaches gender ideology to students as young as 4.
Read more at: harbingersdaily.com
Hostage And Ceasefire Deal Reached Between Hamas And Israel
A hostage and ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.
According to The Jerusalem Post, the deal will unfold in three phases. The first phase will include the release of 33 hostages — some of whom may be dead — and the Israeli Defense Forces withdrawing to an undefined security perimeter. Israel will reportedly release “many hundreds” of Palestinian prisoners, including terrorists who have killed Israelis.
Read more at: dailywire.com
Faith and Football: Christian Values Shine in the NFL This Week
It’s an exciting time of year for football fans. The College Football Playoff games have officially begun, and as the NFL season is nearing an end, we’re learning which teams will land a place in a postseason and which ones will have to settle for better draft picks. But off the field, I’ve noticed something else happening over the past week: a strong outpouring of Christian faith.
It’s not unusual to see football players pray before or after a game or thank God when they win. (And how many times have we heard the tired old atheist line about how God doesn’t care about football games? Don’t get me started on that…) But something about this week felt a little different. Maybe it’s the Christmas spirit. I know people love to rag on the NFL for everything from its woke initiatives to some of the players’ criminal behavior, but I’ve always felt like the good far outweighs the bad within the sport. The good just doesn’t always get as much attention. And, quite frankly, it’s refreshing to see these men with this huge platform fearlessly speak out about their beliefs.
Read more at: pjmedia.com
Signs of Revival: Is the West Returning to Christianity?
We’ve heard a prevailing narrative that Americans are drifting away from faith in general and Christianity more specifically. For a long time, we’ve seen interviews with celebrities who grew up in Christian homes but now consider themselves “spiritual but not religious.” Surveys make a big deal out of how many Americans consider themselves “nones.”
Europe and the rest of the West have seen a decline in religious faith even longer than we have. So much of what we used to call “Christendom” is irreligious, except for the infiltration of Muslims.
Read more at: pjmedia.com
Hallelujah! Bible Sales Soar on Back of First-Time Buyers and New Versions
Bible sales are booming. As the world struggles through a litany of threats, upheavals, war and rumors of war, the ancient text has seen a 22 percent jump in sales across 2024.
The boost has been attributed to rising anxiety and revitalised marketing and designs.
A report by the Wall Street Journal reveals the year-on-year sales rise with book sale tracker Circana BookScan releasing data showing Bible sales are on the rise.
Read more at: breitbart.com
Georgia’s Supreme Court Reinstates Pro-Life Law, Reversing Ruling Of Activist Judge
Georgia’s Supreme Court has reinstated the state’s heartbeat law, a six-week limit on abortions in the state. The order was handed down six days after Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that abortions should be legal until viability, or 22 weeks gestation, which was state law before the LIFE Act became law in 2019.
McBurney claimed the law violated Georgia’s constitution. He had ruled against the law once before, but the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 allowed it to take effect immediately.
Read more at: harbingersdaily.com
Huge victory for Christian cake baker after more than a decade of LGBTQ harassment in court
AChristian cake baker has finally defeated legal harassment from the LGBTQ+ movement after fighting in court for more than a decade.
Jack Phillips was sued in 2012 for refusing to create a cake for a same-sex couple at his Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado and then later sued for refusing to create a cake celebrating a transgender transition. Attorneys for the Alliance Defending Freedom have defended Phillips for 12 years.
Read more at: theblaze.com
Terror plot to kill Pope Francis on visit to Indonesia uncovered as 7 suspects arrested after ‘swearing ISIS allegiance’
A TERROR plot to kill Pope Francis has been uncovered with Indonesian cops swooping on seven suspects believed to be ISIS-inspired.
The foiled ploy targeted the Pope during his visit to Indonesia, where he started a 12-day tour of the Asia Pacific.
The suspects were arrested across September 2 and 3 after cops were tipped off by concerned citizens.
Read more at: the-sun.com
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Bans On Abortion, Transgender Surgeries For Minors
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a ban on both transgender medical procedures for minors and abortion on Friday.
The law bans abortions after 12 weeks, as well as transgender surgeries and puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for individuals younger than 18.
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, which works in Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois, filed the lawsuit against the law, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Read more at: dailywire.com
Texas Supreme Court sides with Christian judge who refuses to officiate gay weddings
The Supreme Court of Texas ruled Friday in favor of Dianne Hensley, a justice of the peace in Waco reprimanded for not performing same-sex weddings, reinstating her lawsuit against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
The commission had previously issued a public warning for her refusal to officiate same-sex weddings, citing a violation of judicial impartiality based on sexual orientation.
In an 8-1 decision, the court found that Hensley’s decision not to appeal the commission’s warning to a Special Court of Review before filing a lawsuit in civil court does not prevent her from pursuing her lawsuit.
Read more at: endtimeheadlines.org