Most North Africans are taught to receive religious instruction without asking questions. To question is to doubt. To question is to disrespect your authorities. So most people have a rudimentary understanding of their religion but have probably never questioned its validity or considered the claims of other faiths.
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” (Deut 29:29)
Lord, you are high and above us. Your understanding is so far beyond ours. Yet you have also revealed yourself to us by your word. Thank you!
“Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” (Acts 17:11)
Forgive us, Lord, for not going first to your word when we have questions. May we study the Scriptures eagerly in order to strengthen our faith and to proclaim your gospel clearly.
“…and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time…” (1 Cor 15:5–6a)
Thank you, Lord, that our faith is grounded in history. You have acted, and eyewitnesses attested to it. Your gospel depends not on our own ideas, but on unassailable facts.
“…Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments…” (Col 2:2a–4)
Father, may many North Africans hear the good news and begin to question what they have been taught. May they recognize the unreliability of their religion and its teachers and see that the Bible is fully true and reliable. May people not be deluded by plausible arguments; instead, may the eyes of their hearts be opened to the Truth.
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