Hus Sets Europe Ablaze
John Hus was born to a peasant family in a small village in southern Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic), in 1372; and, due to his mother’s diligence and prayer, he received a valuable education and eventually went to the University of Prague where he studied and received his bachelor and master’s degrees in theology by 1396. While reading the Bible in Latin, Hus discovered the grace and salvation of faith in Jesus Christ. In the meantime, the writings of John Wycliffe had spread rapidly from England to Central Europe, and, by God’s grace, they came across Hus’ desk. His spirit was renewed by the truth of Wycliffe’s teachings.
He spent many evenings discussing the stark contrasts between the Scriptures and the church’s practices with a small group of university friends, including Stephen Palec and an instructor named Stanislav. Years later, these same “kindred brothers” would betray John Hus before the cardinals of Europe. In the first years of his ministry, Hus was an up-and-coming clergyman, assigned as the parish priest in Bethlehem Church, which had a three thousand seat sanctuary in the center of Prague. He was commended by the Catholic bishops as a strong theologian and preacher; but that changed quickly when he was introduced to the truths in God’s Word.
To be continued…
Date: 10th August 2024
Martyr: John Hus
Location: Not specified
Source: God’s Generals – The Martyrs
Author: Roberts Liardon
Suffering Saturday 103
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