This morning we were met by 45 students, all anxious to learn how to translate God's Word. These 45 enthusiastic individuals represent literally millions of people who do not have a single portion of Scripture in their heart language. These individuals come from several countries here in East Africa and long to know the Truth which we can turn to easily. But often times the very Word which they long for we allow to become dusty on our book shelves.
In roughly 15 minutes from now (2 p.m. East African time which is roughly 7 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) Beth will be blessed with the opportunity of teaching for 1 1/2 hours some of these individuals on "The Qualities of a Good Translation." And then on Wednesday morning I will be honored to teach 2 lessons of 1 1/2 hours each on "How to Translate Biblical Key Words." These are words which are very rarely known among people who have no churches in their area (words like propitiation, antichrist, faith, etc).
We ask that you would please be in prayer for this training.
- Pray for the students that they would be able to comprehend and retain the material in which they are learning. Pray also that these individuals would stand strong in their faith in Jesus Christ as they return to areas where they may face persecution for their decision to follow God's leading of bringing God's Word into their language.
- Pray for the people groups whom these students represent: that they would be prepared to encounter God's Word in their language; that they are receptive to it and that many of these people will come to Christ.
- Pray all of the teachers of these 45 students: that God would guide us through our lessons.
Matt & Beth -
ReplyDeleteI updated everyone at church yesterday about August 1st and the importance of it and the month of August. I asked that they all pray extra for you both and the other translators and missionaries during this time.
I know you will both do a great job teaching the others and they will be blessed by it.
See you soon.
Dora
I got cold chills when I read this!! The hymn "How Great THou Art" is one of my all-time favorites. I can only imagine how glorious the sound when everyone sang it!!! How exciting to be able to teach people who are so eager to learn what we sometimes take for granted!!! Blessings on both of you and your entire group as you share your knowledge with these people!!
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I pray you and Beth's classes went well. I know the students will have good information to apply to their translating skills in the future. "How Great Thou Art," is a wonderful hymn, I met Jesus for the first time while singing it. What a glorious day when we will all be before our God and praise Him in person and proclaim, " How Great Thou Art!"
ReplyDeleteYour video safari sounded exciting. As a young hunter I always wanted to go to Africa. I would still like to go, but in a different capacity today.
It is exciting to hear that you are actively involved in teaching and preaching and to know that you are impacting people around the world for Christ's kingdom. It is hard to imagine the effect it will have in the future.
Looking forward to seeing you back in Moberly. Hope that the rest of your service there is fruitful and rewarding.