Waldensians – sign me up.

So we’re watching this video in the 11th Grade Bible class that I’m subbing – The Spreading Flame:

“This video takes you on a journey to the beautiful Alpine hills and valleys of Northern Italy, where the faithful Waldenses followed the simple path of New Testament Christianity. To Germany and walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther and see the doors where he nailed his ninety-five theses, the church where he preached every week and Wittenberg Univeristy where he taught. To the Reformation Monument in Geneva, Switzerland, and gaze upon the trusty features of Zwingli, Beza and Calvin whose witness for truth changed whole nations. And in England to admire the bravery and determination of John Wycliffe and William Tyndale whose combined vision put the word of God into the mother tongue of their fellow countrymen.”

The video is pretty boring, but the content is wonderful!  I love seeing how the Spirit of God has moved throughout peoples throughout history.  I had not had much exposure to the Waldensians, so I googled and wikipediaed -

Waldensians – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“The contemporary and historic Waldensian spiritual heritage includes proclaiming the Gospel, serving among the marginalized, promoting social justice, fostering inter-religious work, and advocating respect for religious diversity and freedom of conscience.”

That’ll do.  That’ll do nicely.

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