Muslim Europe: Opportunities for Evangelism – YouTube

Peanut Gallery: People are most open to the Gospel when they are experiencing crisis (e.g. death of a loved one) or change (e.g. transition to a new community). Both of these conditions apply to Middle Eastern and African refugees traveling through Istanbul and Athens in search of a better life in the West. Dr Dwight Ekholm (Entrust) discusses ministry opportunities in Athens with these refugees. Fascinating insights into God at work in the Middle East.

Notice how Dr Ekholm carefully avoids identifying specific people and places. Evangelism in the Middle East is a dangerous business.

Special thanks to agnus dei for bringing this interview to our attention. Please check out the “Agnus Dei” blog here.

Published on Apr 23, 2013

Dr. Darrell Bock at Dallas Theological Seminary

In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Bock and Dr. Ekholm discuss Dr. Ekholm’s work with refugees in Europe and the opportunities for ministering to Muslims in a Western, secular context.

http://www.dts.edu/thetable/play/musl…
00:00 Dr. Ekholm’s Ministry in Greece
9:05 European Concerns Regarding Open Borders, Immigrants and Refugees
13:57 Dr. Ekholm’s Ministry in the Middle East
18:59 What Draws Muslims to the Gospel?
http://www.dts.edu/thetable/play/musl…
22:11 Issues in Ministering to People From Islamic Backgrounds
http://www.dts.edu/thetable/play/musl…
27:09 Teaching New Believers How to Study the Bible
30:13 Is There a Particular Gospel that Draws Muslims the Most?
http://www.dts.edu/thetable/play/musl…

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Pray for Christians as Morocco conisders death penalty for apostasy

Lord Jesus – Protect your people in Morocco. For your name’s sake. Amen.

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From Mission News Network and Voice of the Martyrs Canada

Morocco considers apostasy rules.

Morocco (MNN) — Morocco’s Islamic council is considering the death penalty for apostasy. Greg Mussleman is a spokesman for the Voice of the Martyrs Canada. He says the mask is off. “It surprises me in one sense, that it has come out, there, that the government is kind of pushing for it. The militants want to eradicate Christianity, or any other religion, and make it 100% Muslim.” Moroccan believers now meet in small groups for fear of persecution. Christians are concerned that if the edict passes, things will be harder for them than they already are. “What happens often is that the more pressure that is put on those pastors, Christians become even more determined in sharing their faith.” Anti-Christian sentiment is growing in the country. “Pray that the church would be strong, that they…

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Morning Reading: Luke 21:1-4 NLT – giving

Reading: Luke 21:1-4 NLT

While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.

“I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.”

Prayer: Lord Jesus – I surrender myself and all that I have to you. You are the source of every good thing in my life… you own it all. May I offer my gifts to you proportionately as you have blessed me… systematically from the first and best of any increase… and cheerfully as a continuing act of worship. I came into this world with nothing, and I will leave this world with nothing. To God be the glory. Amen.

Spiritual Song: “I Surrender All” – Judson W. Van De Venter (1896)