The Islamic regime in Iran seeks even more power over religious minorities.
As described here, Iran is planting leaders inside different faith groups to protect and advance its interests. “Iranians have opened up with great thirst and hunger towards the Scripture. The Iranian population is open for change,” says Pastor Lazarus*.
“It’s this evil regime that [is] hostile. Not only to Christianity, but they’re hostile to democracy, religious liberty; they’re hostile to freedom.”
Pastor Lazarus leads 222 Ministries, a church planting ministry in Iran. They’re partnering with unfoldingWord to translate God’s Word into minority languages. More about that here.
“There are many scholars in Iran who are disillusioned with their faith! Some are eager to participate in our effort, in translating God’s word into the ethnic languages of Iran. We believe they will meet the resurrected Christ, as they translate His word!” Pastor Lazarus says.
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SOURCE: Mission Network News, Katey Hearth
CALL TO ACTION
- Pray God will bless the efforts of Bible translators and church planters in Iran. Pray this work leads untold thousands to Christ.
- Pray Iranian Christians will be protected from attack and persecution from the authorities and the public.
- Pray Iranian Christians will be protected from attack and persecution from the authorities and the public.
- Pray that God would comfort the families of martyrs and heal their wounds.
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