Monday, October 13, 2025

Lees 'n Boek: Netso stuur Ek julle ook... Om Koninklike Priesters van God te wees

Netso stuur Ek julle ook... 

Om koninklike priesters van God te wees.            

L. W. Die Boek is tans net as Eboek beskikbaar.

Netso stuur Ek julle ook... Om koninklike priesters van God te wees!
Gelowiges beleef tans traagheid en onsekerheid op die terrein van sending. Waarom?
DIT KAN ANDERS WEES!
Hierdie boek het ten doel om lesers opnuut op te roep, uit te daag, maar ook te bemoedig en toe te rus
VIR ’N NUWE VARS GETUIENIS-STRATEGIE.
Is Sending nog die moeite werd?
Hoe kan ek ook vandag steeds betrokke wees?
Ja. Dit Werk! Ook jy kan ’n verskil maak!
Lees opwindende getuienisse van deurbrake vandag spesifiek onder Moslems, veral d.m.v. 
Sosiale Media soos ons KoFie-Projek

Die boek is veral ook geskik vir Sendingkomitees van Gemeentes wat sukkel om hulle Getuienistaak te laat grondvat, veral met die "Nuwe Normaal" van ons Covid-isolering en onvermoë om sommer net reise soos tevore oor grense heen te neem.
Baie Hulpmiddels word verskaf en Projekte voorgestel wat juis vandag gebruik kan word om die Groot Opdrag verder uit te voer.

DIE BOEK KYK IN DIEPTE NA...
1) WAT is die Opdrag van die Bybel? (GOD SE MANDAAT)
2) WIE moet dit doen? (Elke GELOWIGE is ’n PRIESTER)
3) WAAR moet dit plaasvind? (WÊRELDPERSPEKTIEF)
4) HOE? Deel metodes en Hulpmiddels wat prakties werk.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Bybelvertalings - 'n Kritiese Ondersoek

 

BYBELVERTALINGS 

'n Kritiese ondersoek na sowat 150 Variasies en Interessanthede in die Afrikaanse Vertalings van die Nuwe Testament.

Skrywer: Ds Herman Grobler*)


*) Meer oor die Skrywer Herman Grobler

Herman was ‘n emeritus predikant van die Ned. Geref. Kerk, en het aan die Universiteit van Pretoria studeer. Reeds as student was hy besonder geïnteresseerd in die oorsake vir die variasies wat in die verskillende vertalings van die Bybel voorkom.

Hy het twee gemeentes bedien en was daarna saam met sy vrou Leah betrokke by Act-Up, ‘n interkerklike gebedsbediening wat gesinne bystaan wat deur dwelm- en ander afhanklikheid, asook die okkulte geraak word. Die gemeentewerk en veral die intense geestelike stryd van mense in krisis het hom bewus gemaak van die behoefte wat mense het om seker te wees van elke woord wat God vir ons laat opteken het.

Daarom het Herman die navorsing oor Bybelverskille in 2011 begin en aanvanklik die resultate op ‘n blog gepubliseer. Hy hanteer hoofsaaklik verskille wat in die Nuwe Testament voorkom, maar soms ook verskille in die Ou Testament.

 *) My eie betrokkenheid by Herman en die materiaal van hierdie eBoek 

 Ek was bevoorreg om as klasmaat van Herman by die Teologiese departement van die Universiteit van Pretoria te studeer.

Ek was bewus van sy navorsing oor die Bybelvertalings tydens my eie jare in die bediening en sy Blog wat hy in 2011 begin het daaroor en het dikwels daarvan gebruik gemaak of sy raad daaroor gevra. 

In 2021 het ek weer met hom kontak gemaak en hom besoek omdat ons albei in Pretoria gewoon het. Toe het ek sy opvolg-boek in gedrukte formaat kon koop. (Sien onder) 

Herman is baie kort na ons kontak in 2021 skielik tragies oorlede aan 'n hartaanval. 

Al sy pragtige werk en planne vorentoe om ook die materiaal in Engels te publiseer, is skielik daar gehalt. Sy vou Leah moes na die Kaap verhuis en moes haar eie potjie daar gaan krap - wat sonder 'n pensioen agter gelaat was. Die beskikbaarheid van Herman se materiaal, sy Navorsing en Boeke wat hy daaroor gepubliseer het, was skielik in onsekerheid gedompel.

Aangesien ekself groot waarde in sy navorsing gevind het, wil ek die familie help om die materiaal, sy Boeke en Blog, aan almal beskikbaar te stel, terwyl die familie darem ook die finansiële voordeel daaruit kan benut.  Ek het dus ondersoek ingestel na sy materiaal wat steeds beskikbaar is en stel dit dus hier bekend.

 Meer oor Herman se Navorsing: 

Jy sal sy benadering tot die Bybelverskille uiters direk en op die man af vind. Hy maak die direkte feite oor die meer ernstige en ingrypende verskille bekend sonder om doekies om te draai. Hy doen dit in duidelike Afrikaans sodat elkeen die feite kan hê en evalueer, selfs sonder toegang tot die manuskripte, of geleentheid om die Griekse Nuwe Testament te hanteer.

Hy bied die variasies wat in manuskripte voorkom binne die tydsgleuf van hul ontstaan aan. Waar moontlik bied hy ‘n oorsig oor die effek of teologiese implikasies wat enige verandering, byvoeging of weglating op die oorspronklike boodskap of skopus van die betrokke Skrif sou kon hê.

Ander mense se mening oor Herman se werk - Prof Bernard Combrink

“Ek het werklik waardering vir die skrywer se poging om iets daar te stel om lidmate te bemagtig ten opsigte van die teksverskille tussen die verskillende Afrikaanse vertalings.” Prof. Bernard Combrink, emeritus Professor in Nuwe Testament van die Fakulteit Teologie, Universiteit van Stellenbosch, asook tans projekleier van die Afrikaanse Bybelvertalingsprojek van die Bybelgenootskap van Suid Afrika.

Die Uitstekende Werk van Herman word dus hier beskikbaar gestel om te koop.

Die volgende Opsies is beskikbaar... 

OPSIE 1- In 'n eBoek formaat - BYBELVERTALINGS - 'n Kritiese ondersoek na sowat 150 Variasies en Interessanthede in die Afrikaanse Vertalings van die Nuwe Testament. (Ek kon hierdie materiaal in Pdf-formaat van die drukker wat sy eerste boek gedruk het, verkry. Daar bestaan egter geen harde kopieë meer daarvan nie; L.W. Die Inhoudsopgawe daarvan wat hieronder gegee.)

Waarom Verskil Bybelvertalings?
INHOUDSOPGAWE.

Voorwoord: Waarom verskil Bybelvertalings? ....VI
Gedagtes oor die Benutting van die Boek .....IX

1. Taalontwikkeling 
1.1.      Onverstaanbare woorde.    Romeine 2:4 .....1 
1.2.      Onverstaanbare sinsnedes.   2 Korinthiërs 2:17.....2 
1.3.      Sinne wat oop is vir verskeie interpretasies.  Handelinge 26:29 .....2
1.4.      Taalverandering.   Jakobus.1:17.....3
1.5.      Veroorsaak deur 'n direkte vertaling .....9 
1.6.      Die semantiese veld stem nie noodwendig ooreen nie .....15 
2. Ontstaan van die Nuwe Testament .....19 
3. Die eerste eeu in oënskou .....22 
4. Die Kànon .....27 
5. Duplisering van die Nuwe Testament .....30 
6. Bronteks .....35
6.1.     Die Textus Receptus .....37
6.2.     Die Bisantynse Meerderheidsteks .....39 
6.3.     Die Amptelike Grieks Ortodokse teks .....40 
6.4.     Die Nestle Aland Teks .....41
6.5.     Die United Bible Societies Teks .....42        
7. Oorsake vir Variasies .....44 
8. Onbedoelde Veranderinge .....45 
8. 1.    Verkeerd Sien .....45 
8.1.1.   Waarlik of sopas? 2 Petrus 2:18 .....45 
8.1.2.   Losbandigheid of Bedrieërye?    2 Petrus 2:13 .....46 
8.1.3.   Gebooie doen of Klere was? Openbaring 22:14.....48 
8.1.4.   Sondig of Wetteloos?  2 Tessalonisense 2:3.....50
8.1.5.  Het Johannes uit die Dood opgestaan? Markus 6:14 ....52 
8.2.     Die oog wat spring .....55
8.2.1.  Wie die Seun loën, het nie die Vader.  1  Johannes 2:23 .....55 
8.2.2.  Haplografie: Die dag waarneem of nie.  Romeine 14:6 .....56 
8.2.3.  Glo in die Naam van die Seun van God. 1 Johannes 5:13 .....58 
8.2.4.  Die vroue op weg ontmoet Jesus. Dittografie: Matteus 28:9 .....60
8.2.5.  'n Aanhaling uit Ps 24:1 uitgelaat.  1 Korinthiërs 10:28 .....61
9. Verkeerd Onthou.
9.1.     Kon hulle, of hulle oë sien?  Matteus 20:34 .....62 
9.2.     Was Stefanus vol genade of vol geloof? Handelinge 6:8 .....63 
9.3.     Julle of Ons?     Romeine 15:7.....64 
9.4.     Die gees van die Antichris.  1  Johannes 4:2 – 3 .....66 
9.5.     Die twee nature van Jesus.  1 Johannes 4:3 .....68 
9.6.     Vrug van die lig.   Efesiërs 5:9 .....69 
10. Verkeerd Hoor. 
10.1.   Julle of Ons blydskap  1 Johannes 1:4 .....71 
10.2.   Van ons sondes “gewas” of “verlos”?  Openbaring 1:5 .....72 
10.3.   My liggaam oorgee om verbrand te word. 1 Korinthiërs 13:3 .....75 
10.4.   Die nut van om te Roem. 2 Korinthiërs 12:14.....76 
10.5.   Babatjie, of Vriendelik en sag?   1 Tessalonisense 2:7 .....78 
11. Doelbewuste Veranderinge - Spelling en Grammatika .....81
11.1.  Die Engelekoor.   Lukas 2:14  .....81 
11.2.  'n Dier wat nie is nie, hoewel hy is.  Openbaring 17:8 .....83 
11.3.  Die Tempel of die Wederkoms?    Markus 13:29.....84
 11.4.  Jesus moet “verhoog” word.  Johannes 3:14 – 15 .....87 
11.5.  Jesus word verhoog.  Johannes 8:28 .....88 
11.6    Jesus sterf soos 'n Koringkorrel.  Johannes 12:32-34 .....88 
11.7.  “AGAPĒ”  en “FILEO”  Liefde .....89 
11.8.   Agape en Fileo liefde in 'n gesprek   Johannes 21:15 – 17 .....92 
11.9.   'n Buitengewone lang sin.     2 Petrus 2:4 – 10 .....94 
11.10.  Die huis, of die dinge van sy Vader.   Lukas 2:49 .....95 
11.11. Twee grammatikale variasies in een sin.    Lukas 1:35 .....96 
11.12. Buitengewoon baie speserye.    Johannes 19:39 .....99 
12. Verwagte Byvoeging. 
12.1.   Matteus 9:13 Sondaars tot bekering .....101 
12.2.   Matteus 26:3.....101 
12.3.   Galasiërs 6:17 littekens van Jesus.....101 
12.4.   Wanneer die gewete ons nie aankla nie.  1 Johannes 3:21 .....101 
12.5.   Die slot van Lukas.   Lukas 24:53 .....102 
12.6.   Moenie bekommer oor wat julle moet sê nie.  Markus 13:11 .....102 
12.7.   Ons eer in die openbaar soek.  Matteus 6:4 .....103 
12.8.   Paulus se afsluitende handtekening.   Romeine 16:24 .....105 
12.9.   Doksologie.   Romeine 16: 25 – 27.....106 
12.10. Paulus se gebruiklike groete.  Kolossense 1:2 .....107 
12.11. Volgens wat ons bereik het.  Filippense 3:16 .....108 
12.12. Dood of Nutteloos?  Jakobus 2:20.....110 
12.13. Seun van God of Seun van die mens?   Johannes 9:35 .....111 
12.14. “Kinders”, of “Werke”.   Matteus 11:19 .....112 
13. Harmoniërings Veranderinge .....114 
13.1.     Harmoniëring met die Ou Testament..... 115
13.1.1.  Gestenig of met 'n pyl neergeskiet. Hebreërs 12:20 .....116 
13.1.2.  Geen Valse Getuienis.  Romeine 13:9 .....116 
13.1.3.  Hierdie volk nader My met hulle Mond.  Matteus 15:8 .....116 
13.1.4.  Moord op die Betlehem Kindertjies. Matteus 2:18 .....117 
13.1.5.  Jesus by die misdadigers gereken.  Markus 15:28 .....118 
13.1.6.  Aangestel oor die werke van U hande.  Hebreërs 2:7.....121 
13.2.     Harmoniëring binne dieselfde Dokument. 
13.2.1.  Herhalende opbou.   Markus 9:43 – 44.....123 
13.2.2.  Wie kom moeilik in die Koninkryk van God?  Markus 10:24 .....124
13.2.3.  Priester, volgens die orde van Melgisédek. Hebreërs. 7:21 .....125 
13.2.4.  Neem jou kruis op.   Markus 10:21.....127 
13.2.5.  Sodom en Gomorra uitgelaat.   Markus 6:11 .....129 
13.2.6.  Ek gaan na die Vader.  Johannes 16:16 .....130 
13.2.7.  Wie het julle verstand benewel?  Galasiërs 3:1.....132 
13.3.     Harmoniëring met 'n ander dokument. 
13.3.1   Kan julle met my doop gedoop word?  Matteus 20:22 – 23 .....135 
13.3.2.  Die opskrif op die Kruis.   Lukas 23:38 .....137 
13.3.3.  Duiwels uitdryf.    Matteus 17:20 – 22 .....138 
13.3.4.  Kleintjies se Engele by die Vader.   Matteus 18:11.....139 
13.3.5.  Deur sy Bloed uitgelaat.    Kolossense 1:14 .....140 
13.3.6.  Jesus vermaan die Fariseërs.   Matteus 23:14 .....141 
13.3.7.  Die lot oor sy Klere gewerp.   Matteus 27:35 .....142 
13.3.8.  Julle moet julle vyande liefhê.  Matteus 5:44 .....143 
13.3.9.  Goeie Meester, Of Goeie Dinge?   Matteus 19:17 .....145 
13.3.10.Is “Vergifnis” uitgelaat?  Markus 11:26 .....146 
14. Leer en Dogma.
14.1.     ‘n Aanhaling uit Jesaja, of uit die profete?   Markus 1:2-3 .....148 
14.2.     Betanië of Betábara?  Johannes 1:28 .....148
14.3.     Die uur van die wederkoms.  Matteus 24:36 .....148 
14.4.     Een ding sê en die teenoorgestelde doen.   Johannes 7:8 .....149 
14.5.     Vas en gebed.   1 Korinthiërs  7:5 .....150 
14.6.     Vas as vereiste gestel vir die uitdryf van demone.   Markus 9:29 .....151
14.7.     Maria, geseënd is jy onder die vroue.    Lukas 1:28 .....152 
14.8.     Die tweede beker.   Lukas 22:17 – 20 .....154 
14.9.     Seun van God of Seun van die Mens?   Johannes 9:35 .....155
15. Konteks.
15.1.     Wassery van komme en bekers.  Markus 7:8 .....159 
15.2.     'n Suster as vrou op jou reise saamneem.  1 Korinthiërs 9:5 .....161 
15.3.     Eerste beginsels” of “elementêre beginsels”   Galasiërs 4:3 .....162 
15.4.     Vlees en bene van Jesus?  Efesiërs 5:30  .....164 
15.5.     Vroue gered deur kinders te baar?     1 Timoteus 2:15 .....166 
15.6.     Ons harte besprinkel.    Hebreërs 10:22 .....168 
15.7.     “Engel” of “Arend”?    Openbaring 8:13 .....170 
15.8.     Seun of donkie of skaap in die put.   Lukas 14:5 .....172 
15.9.     Tekens van die Begin van die Smarte.   Markus 13:8 .....174 
15.10.   Vorige asook Opvolgende sin.     1 Johannes 3:19 .....176 
15.11.   Leraar vir die Heidene.     2 Timoteus 1:11 .....178 
15.12.   Werke of Genade.     Romeine 11:6 .....180 
16. Glos 
16.1.    Die Drie-Eenheidsteks.   1 Johannes 5:7 – 8 ....183 
16.2.    Geen veroordeling vir dié in Christus nie.    Romeine 8:1 ......186 
16.3.    Laat ons nie teen God stry nie.    Handelinge 23:9 .....188 
16.4.    Moet ons van moeilike mense onttrek?    1 Timoteus 6:5 .....189 
16.5.    Die einde van die Ons Vader-gebed.  Matteus 6:13 .....191 
16.6.    Is “genade” uit Lukas uitvertaal?   Lukas 9:53-56 .....193 
16.7.    Die Engel by Betesda.    Johannes 5:4 .....195 
16.8.    Doop voorwaardes.    Handelinge 8:37.....197 
16.9.    Wie moet ondervra word?  Handelinge 24:6-8 .....200 
16.10.  Lukas se skryfstyl afgewater.   Handelinge 28:29 ......201 
16.11.  Iets tot “glos” verklaar?   1 Korinthiërs 14:34-35 .....203 
16.12.  Jesus te laster of te verheerlik.   1 Petrus 4:14 .....205 
16.13.  Sonder rede kwaad.   Mattheus 5:22 .....207 
17. Punktuasie. 
17.1.    Soos in die hemel.   Matteus 6:10 ....210 
17.2.    En almal is gedoop.  Markus 1:5 .....212 
17.3.    “Ontvlug” of “Wegraap”?   Lukas 21:36 .....212 
17.4.    Die “Sieleslaap”.   Lukas 23:43 .....213 
17.5.    Preek vir die geeste in die gevangenis?  1 Petrus 3:17 .....214 
17.6.    “U sê dit” of “Sê u dit?”  Markus 15:2 .....215 
17.7.    Hoofletters of nie?    Johannes 4:11 .....216
18. Vertalings Oorwegings. 
18.1.    “Engel” of “Leraar”?   Openbaring 2 en 3 .....218 
18.2.    Uit een bloed of uit een mens?  Handelinge 17:26 .....218
18.3.    Die Gees was nog nie.  Johannes 7:39 .....220 
18.4.    “In Christus” ontbreek in Galasiërs 3:17 .....221 
18.5.    “In Christus” uitgelaat uit  1 Timotheus 2:7.....223 
18.6.    "Die Vader van onse Here Jesus."  Efesiërs 3:14.....226 
18.7.    Dié wat twyfel.   Judas verse 22 – 23 .....227 
18.8.    Wie is die belangrikste van almal?  Johannes 10:29.....230 
18.9.    “Deur die Gees” uitgelaat.  1 Petrus 1:22 .....232 
18.10.  Hoeveel Maagdelike Geboortes?  Matteus 1:23.....233 
19. Addendum .....236 
19.1.    Einde van Markus.  Markus 16:9 – 20 ....236 
19.2.    Die vrou in owerspel betrap.  Johannes 7:53 – 8:11 .....240 
19.3.    Die kànon vraag .....242
Skrifregister .....234
Slotopmerking .....244

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Buy this Book: Investigating the Evidence for God

 Investigating the 
Evidence for God 


Investigating the Evidence for God
Author: Sibylie Marais

IF JESUS WAS
NOT RAISED FROM DEATH
the Christian faith is USELESS, and CHRISTIANS are the
MOST PATHETIC pof all people!
They should rather just party their lives away!
This is straight from,
wait for it…
the Bible!
(1 Cor. 15)

“So, what is the evidence for the Christian faith?”
“The Bible says it’s true.”
“Sure. Anything else?”

OKAY, LET’S TALK EVIDENCE:
Evidence for God:
Do the Big Bang, the universe, the origin of life, and DNA point to God?
Evidence for the Bible:
Do archaeology, extra-biblical manuscripts, historical evidence, and prophecies support the Bible’s claim to credibility?
Evidence concerning Jesus:
Did Jesus really die on the cross?
Was his tomb empty because he was resurrected?
“Oh, come on, that’s ridiculous! Wouldn’t any other explanation be more plausible?”
Jesus even claimed to be God! Wouldn’t anybody who claimed that be either delusional or lying?

JESUS ASKED, “WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?”
So, what would your answer be
after reading this book?
A LIAR? OR CRAZY? OR GOD?

THIS BOOK IS NOW ONLY AVAILABLE
AS A PRINTED HARD COPY ON THIS BLOG.

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Monday, May 19, 2025

The Atheist Delusion

 From Living Waters, creators of the award-winning TV program the “Way of the Master” and the hit movies “180” and “Evolution vs. God,” comes the powerful film “The Atheist Delusion.” Executive produced by TV co-host and best-selling author Ray Comfort (Hell’s Best Kept Secret, Scientific Facts in the Bible).

Having to prove the existence of God to an atheist is like having to prove the existence of the sun, at noon on a clear day. Yet millions are embracing the foolishness of atheism. “The Atheist Delusion” pulls back the curtain and reveals what is going on in the mind of those who deny the obvious. It introduces you to number of atheists who you will follow as they go where the evidence leads, find a roadblock, and enter into a place of honesty that is rarely seen on film. 

Go to... https://livingwaters.com/movie/the-atheist-delusion/

Sex workers special guests at FEBA

CE Stories of Hope

Sex workers special guests

On Valentine's Day in 2019, FEBA  (Far East Broadcasting Association) Philippines' radio station in Davao, DXFE, celebrated its anniversary with unusual guests—a group of sex workers. "The Lord placed them on my heart," recalled Magnolia, the station manager. "He impressed upon me that these prostitutes must feel so excluded, especially on Valentine's Day."

The team invited a group of these women as special guests and encouraged listeners to donate clothes, makeup, and other gifts. They hosted a special dinner, gave them roses and Bibles, and shared the story of Rahab, the courageous prostitute of Jericho who saved two Hebrew scouts and became an ancestor of Jesus.

This was the beginning of the Blessing Rahab program.

There are more than 4,000 registered sex workers in the city of Davao. Due to limited resources, the Blessing Rahab team focuses its ministry on just one street in the city, where they invite 20-30 women to attend seminars. Here, they learn skills such as meat processing or making herbal oils and ointments, which can help them earn a living in a different way. The practical approach is only one aspect of these gatherings.

"We hand out Bibles and share Jesus' love with them in tangible ways," says Magnolia. "We also pray with them and encourage them to share their burdens and problems with us. We make no promises that we can solve their problems, but we offer them a shoulder to cry on and a sympathetic ear. More importantly, we point them to Jesus. We make it a priority to help them understand that Jesus' love is inclusive."

Although Blessing Rahab does not have a dedicated radio program, it is discussed during other broadcasts. The team invites listeners to participate in the program by donating their time and resources without prejudice, and they are welcome to attend special events featuring the Blessing Rahab women as guests.

Since launching the Blessing Rahab program, Magnolia says, they have learned to love people unconditionally. "At first, we were shocked by how they spoke, how they behaved, and how they dressed, but we learned to love them and (literally) embrace them. We cry with them and hold their hands like sisters."

The team's efforts have made an impact on the Blessing Rahab women. One of them shared: "In their eyes, we are people, not trash. They pray for me to be a good person and for my companions as well. They help you, give advice, check in to see how you are doing and whether you have any problems, and provide support. Many thanks to DXFE radio station, for providing for us and helping me."

When I read this touching story, it reminded me of a song by Steve Camp:

Don't Tell Them Jesus Loves Them

Oh, the suffering souls
Crying out for love
In a world that seldom cares
See the hungry hearts
Longing to be filled
Much more than our prayers
And a young girl sells herself
On Seventh Avenue
And you hear her crying out for help
"My God, what will we do?"

Don't tell them Jesus loves them
Till you're ready to love them too
Till your heart breaks from the sorrow
And the pain they're going through
With a life full of compassion
May we do what we must do
Don't tell them Jesus loves them
Till you're ready to love them too

 

And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” John 8:11

Chris Erasmus

De Doorns

072 228 5760

chriserasmus17@gmail.com

 


Tuesday, May 13, 2025

News from Rehan 2025-05

 Report from Rehan 

Greetings and Shalom in the name of the Sovereign Lord.

John 20:21

As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.

BOTH SENDING AND GOING ARE IMPORTANT. 

Sending and going are both important, as the Bible says in Romans 10:13-15. This is how the Body of Christ works. They call on the Body to function together for one purpose: to share the Gospel with those who are not yet part of God's family and disciples those who are part of the family. If one person plants the seed and another person provides it, they will both benefit from the harvest. Some people can go, but others can send.

Because God wants us to serve him, we are ready to go. We are very joyful that you are helping us with our work in Pakistan. God has been very gracious, and I want to share some Praise report with you.

Rahe Haq (The way of Truth). Urdu

1: Our Face book page, "Rahe Haq", has reached 22,000 followers.

2: The 'Rahe Haq' YouTube page has 2,600 subscribers.

3: We have made a total of 169 videos for this page.

4: We have shared the Gospel with 25,000 Pakistani Muslims.

5: There have been more than 200 deep conversations with Muslims.

6: We gave out PDF and MP3 files to about 25,000 people.

7: Nobody came to faith in Christ through this page.

8: No Baptism.


BTM (Bridge to Muslim). Urdu

 1: Our Face book page has now reached 462 followers.

2: YouTube now has 1,690 followers.

3: So far, there are 103 videos in total.

4: More than 15,000 Pakistani Muslims heard the Gospel.

5: we had 300 or more in-depth conversations with Muslims.

6:  15,000 people got the PDF and MP3 files.

7: four Muslims from Pakistan have accepted Christ.

8: 2 people were baptized.

Refuting Arabic Mindset. English.

This page is a new initiative for Muslims who speak English around the world. So, there's not much to share at the moment.

Online Discipleship class.

We have started the discipleship classes with our four new believers and meet once a week. From the start of May, we will look at the Gospel of John.

Pakistan Trip:

We had a great time in Pakistan in January and will be going back in June. A group of 43 Pakistani Christians learned how to share their faith with Muslims. Both Responder Ashfaq and Muhammad Zubair helped me and learning how to use media more effectively.

Testimony: Pastor Sahil Abbas.

I had done a 3-year diploma in Biblical Theology, but I was not given the opportunity to ask questions or encourage others to teach. Here, in the very first seminar, I felt very comfortable and realized that becoming a facilitator was possible and the best way to serve others and reach out to Muslims.

Testimony: Rabecca Waqas.

It was a great opportunity for me to share what was on my heart and also to learn from other members through their experiences. This was a unique method because learning through discussion, Parable, stories and real-life application makes the process enjoyable and meaningful compared to passive listening. Illustration, parable & stories booklet is very contextualized and good way to help Muslims to know the truth here in Pakistan.

A thank you message.

We are very grateful to God for letting us serve Him. We are also thankful for your prayers and the financial support.

Prayer Request:

1: Please pray for the safety of our new believers as they go out and try to share the Gospel with others.

2: Ask God to help our responders, Ashfaq and Zubair, to show love and wisdom to Muslims in their conversation.

3: Please pray for me while I am busy writing a book on how to help people with an Arabic mindset to see the truth.

I've attached some pictures.

Many Blessings

Rehan


Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Missions Catalyst News Briefs 2025.03.19

 Missions Catalyst News Briefs 2025.03.19

  1. Laos: A Remarkable Journey
  2. Pakistan: Christian Beaten, Shaved, and Paraded Through Village for Alleged Theft
  3. Namibia: Nomadic Herdsmen Sing the Scriptures
  4. Brazil: The Biblical Print Shop of the Americas
  5. Myanmar: A Rescue Shop at the Gates of Hell
https://mailchi.mp/missionscatalyst/world-news-2025-03-19?e=333c22a49a

Missions Catalyst Resource Reviews 2025.01.09 The Mobilize Kit, Version 1, Is Out!

 Missions Catalyst Resource Reviews 2025.01.09

  1. The Mobilize Kit, Version 1, Is Out!

Source: GlobalCAST Resources

Need punchy, easy-to-share graphics with accurate, up-to-date info about the state of the world? 

MobilizeKit, a missions mobilization resources kit, contains ready-to-use missions infographics that are also editable and customizable for any use.

There are two versions:

Done-for-you Graphics: Explore and download ready-to-go materials. They do look great! And you have 72 infographics to choose from; skim through to see what works for you.

Do-it-Yourself Canva: Edit and customize every element to suit yourself.

Thanks, GlobalCAST! (By the way, we did not find this on their website, just on their social media feeds).

Missions Catalyst - 2025.01.29

Missions Catalyst Resource Reviews 2025.01.29

  1. Data: World Christianity in 2025
  2. Video: What Is a Frontier People Group?
  3. Reports: A Global Persecution Index and the World Watch List
  4. Devotional: When Serving Gets Tough
  5. Article: 10 Ways to Increase Your Impact This Year
  6. Events: Conferences, Classes, and More Coming up in February

https://mailchi.mp/missionscatalyst/january-2025-resources-reviews-part-2?e=333c22a49a

Harvesters Ministries - Don’t miss it! Your February newsletter is here...

 Harvesters Ministries 

Don’t miss it! Your February newsletter is here...


Opening the way for the world to know Jesus

“Harvesters training had a profound impact on me. As a result, we decided to bring it to our churches in North Africa. By God's grace, we have now planted seven churches. Your training has been wonderful for us.”

– A pastor from a closed country in North Africa. 


Monday, April 21, 2025

Dawkins right hand man find Jesus

Dawkins right hand man find Jesus.

How can a man who spent much of his life rejecting the idea of God, become a faithful follower of Christ? Hear Josh’s story of how hearing the message of Jesus, and the historical facts that back it up, brought him into the family of God. Today he works to help others come to know Jesus, just as he did.

https://youtu.be/p_AYA_kEr2E?si=ubnP436r6fHihwfq

Henry and Betsy's Newsletter March 2025 - They share a High for them

Read Hendrik and Bets from Didasko March Newsletter here...  https://www.dasko.org/vblog/2025-03

They wrote...

It was a real high for us when we heard this week that someone had written something really good about Didasko on a widely-spread missionary newsletter called Brigada. Some people have commented on this article favourably. 

If you have a few seconds, please read about it here: brigada.org/2025/03/16_42594/comment-page-1

Also look at the comments. Definitely a high for us!

SM (Simply Mobilizing Website)

 https://simplymobilizing.com/

What is a frontier people group? (7min YouTube video)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka9YZzwRWjU&t=5s

Friday, April 11, 2025

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