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.
Risk of War with China Highest Ever as U.S. Pulls Missiles from Japan
On November 17, Japan’s Ministry of Defense notified the Iwakuni city government that the Pentagon had withdrawn its Typhon missile battery from the U.S. Marine Corps air station there.
Read more at: gatestoneinstitute.org
Iran Is Building a Missile Empire, the World Looks Away
- Little attention is being paid to Iran in the aftermath of the 12‑Day War, but the threat it now poses is growing significantly. While global focus has shifted to other crises, Iran has rapidly and aggressively been accelerating its ballistic missile production at the speed of light. The Iranian regime is proudly announcing its manufacture of vast quantities of missiles, expanding assembly lines, and is openly boasting about its growing arsenal. Iran is not concealing these developments; it is bragging about them. The regime, despite a crippling drought, appears to feel emboldened, empowered, and determined.
Read more at: gatestoneinstitute.org
US considering plans to build large military base on Israel-Gaza border, Shomrim reports
The US is exploring plans to build a large military base along Israel’s border with Gaza, according to an investigative report by Shomrim on Tuesday. The prospective site would allegedly be capable of housing thousands of American troops and serve future international stabilization efforts, according to Shomrim. Read more at: jpost.com
‘No Reason to Worry’ Says German Govt as It Prepares for Conscription
The long talked about move comes as Berlin aims to create Europe’s strongest conventional army while Russia’s aggression in the east continues to cast a shadow of worry across the rest of the continent.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, ““Other European countries, especially in the north, show that the principle of voluntary participation combined with attractiveness works – and I expect exactly the same in our country.”
Read more at: breitbart.com
Israel Strikes an Alleged Hezbollah Weapons Depot in Southern Lebanon: ‘Enforcement of the Ceasefire’
The Lebanese Army insisted it has been working hard to disarm Hezbollah and complained the Israeli strikes were making its job more difficult.
The Israeli military issued civilian evacuation warnings for five different locations before the attacks, instructing local residents to stay at least 500 meters away from the targeted buildings. Lebanese civil defense officials cooperated with the evacuations. The airstrikes began about an hour after the warnings were issued.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) said an unidentified man was killed and eight others wounded during Israel’s strikes on the town of Toura on Thursday. Another man was reportedly injured in a strike on the town of Tayr Debba.
Read more at: breitbart.com
Trump Announces Major Decision On Nuclear Weapons
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will ramp up nuclear weapons testing to be on an “equal basis” to other countries’ programs.
“The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country,” the president said in a Truth Social post. “This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term. Because of other countries [sic] testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.”
Read more at: dailywire.com
Great Canadian Betrayal: Carney Vows To Arrest The Israeli Prime Minister If He Steps Foot On Canadian Soil
Recently, during an interview with a Bloomberg podcast, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked if he would enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—and his answer was nothing short of a betrayal of Israel.
“Justin Trudeau said that Canada would honor the International Criminal Court arrest warrants, i.e., Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he came to Canada,” the interviewer began. “Does that stand under your leadership?”
Read more at: harbingersdaily.com
Ceasefire, Fire, Ceasefire: Is This Finally The Time For Peace? Don’t Bet On It.
Another week has gone by, and it appears that my country is back at war. Or maybe it isn’t. It’s so hard to tell these days. In one moment, we have a big celebration over the signing of a ceasefire agreement. We see our living hostages come home in a semi-timely manner, according to the agreed-to terms. The remains of our beloved deceased hostages also start coming in. They’re late and the delivery is sporadic, but at least it’s something.
Read more at: harbingersdaily.com
Conflict Within The Ceasefire: The Israeli Gov’t And Its Citizenry Will Soon Lose Patience With Hamas’ Delay Tactics
(Galilee, Israel) — This has been a whirlwind of a week in Israel, and the one truth that it has reminded me of so clearly is that here in the Middle East one must always expect the unexpected. The wonderful comfort in knowing Scripture, however, is that no matter how many twists and turns we might face, we know that our God is always in control and is carrying history forward to His ultimate completion.
Read more at: harbingersdaily.com
‘Crude Violation’: NATO Intercepts Russian Jets as Secretary General Affirms Shoot-Down Doctrine
Lithuania has complained of a Russian incursion into its airspace of a pair of jets leaving Kaliningrad, the latest such violation in an apparently rising pace of events in recent weeks.
Two aircraft — a jet fighter and an aerial refuelling tanker jet — were intercepted by NATO Eurofighter Typhoons on the verge of Lithuanian airspace on Thursday. The interception comes amid discussion between NATO partners on how to deal with the rising pace of violations of the alliance’s airspace, including by manned jets and by drones.
Read more at: breitbart.com