Learn about the true stories of persecution taking
place in the Middle East today.
DEXTER, MO- Sunday April 17th Sweet ProspectGeneral Baptist Church will be starting the “i am n” study about the persecuted Christians in northern Iraq. Radical
Muslims (ISIS) are spray-painting the Arabic letter ن, or “N,” on the homes and businesses of Christians.
This publicly identifies the property owners as Christ-followers and soon after
the persecution begins.
This 6 week study put together by Voice of the Martyrs and
David Cook publishing explores the true stories of Christians who have been
persecuted by the radical Muslims (ISIS.)
These Christ-followers are given a choice; convert to Islam, leave or
die. We will see how these courageous believers refused to deny their faith,
and more than 100,000 fled with little more than the clothes on their backs.
These 6 weeks will inspire participants to grow deeper in their relationship
with Christ and witness with boldness and joy to their friends, family and
co-workers.
These lessons will challenge us to examine our own lives in
light of the stories of persecuted Christians. Each classes will include a scripture, short
video, Bible study and response questions focused on the themes of —
forgiveness, sacrifice, faithfulness, joy, perseverance and courage. There is also a companion book with 50 true
stories of Christians facing Islamic extremists that are organized into 6
chapters reinforcing the 6 themes that participants will read prior to each
week’s class.
The engaging video curriculum presents true stories of
Christians facing Islamic extremists around the world. Each 15-minute video
includes interviews with persecuted Christians as well as commentary and
teaching by leaders from The Voice of the Martyrs and other leading missions
organizations.
Have you ever considered the cost of flowing Jesus? Do you
ever pray for the persecuted around the world? Have you ever wondered how you
would respond if you faced direct persecution as these Christians do? This
study will assure you that you do have everything you need to respond well. If
you have Christ, you have everything you need.
The goal of this study is not to elicit pity for persecuted
Jesus followers in hostile Muslim countries. Nor is it intended to stimulate
any hatred for Muslims. The goal is to share the stories of persecuted
Christians so you will stand with them, care for them, encourage them and pray
for them. The key scripture for the study is, “Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which
suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.” Hebrews 13:3.
Class leader Rodney Jetton added, “The “i am n” study reminds us that wherever we live, we are the brothers
and sisters of those who are persecuted. So come meet them and their families.
Read their stories. Learn from them, pray for them and deepen your faith in a
God who gives us the courage to love even our persecutors.” The meetings will
start at 9:45 a.m. at Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church located at 1201 Elk
Street in Dexter, Missouri across from the Tyson plant. For more information call or email class
leader Rodney Jetton at rodjetton@gmail.com
or 573-225-4444.
The Voice of the
Martyrs (VOM) is a nonprofit
interdenominational missions organization seeking to awaken the West to the
persecution faced by our Christian brothers and sisters and to provide ways to
stand with them. Our fellowship with persecuted Christians is two-fold: 1)
helping with practical needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical and
legal assistance, and 2) serving with the persecuted as they advance God’s
kingdom by providing them with Bibles, ministry tools, and support for pastors
and lay workers. The Voice of the Martyrs works in more than 60 nations where
Christians face hostility and systematic persecution because of their faith in
Jesus Christ. Founded in 1967, VOM is dedicated to inspiring all believers to
deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill his Great Commission no matter
what the cost.
