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Listen to stories from people across the world, whose lives have changed because of the Audio Bible in their own language! The true story comes from our partnership with Faith Comes by Hearing. The man is from Guatamala.
Nafaanra language, Dompofie, Ghana
Joseph Okrah says,
“I started my listening group with 10 people but now there are 25. Many of them are not just listeners but converts. The latest to get converted is Madam Afua. She was a fetish priest in our village but after listening for some time she got converted. The portion of Scripture that touched her heart was Jesus’ sermon on the mountain. She said she felt like she was the one Jesus was rebuking and she told me, ‘I could not hide so I had to come and confess.’ Now she is a member of the church in our village.”
From Faith Comes By Hearing Newsletter, Summer 2005. www.fcbh.org
Vagla language, Nakwabi, Ghana
Seidu says,
“I am a Muslim and joined my listening group in March. I enjoy listening to the Vagla FCBH Audio Bible. From the time I started listening, my life has totally been transformed. At first I had very little knowledge about Christian doctrine and because of that I used to dislike it. Listening has helped me to know something about the Word of God. I never knew looking at a man or woman lustfully is sin. Now I can say with pride and certainty that I can now differentiate between good and evil. I have left all the bad things. I thank God for blessing me with this program. Continue to support me in your prayers.”
From Faith Comes By Hearing Newsletter, Fall 2005. www.fcbh.org
Listen to stories from people across the world, whose lives have changed because of the Audio Bible in their own language! This true story comes from our partnership with Faith Comes by Hearing. This seven year old girl is from Peru.
Listen to stories from people across the world, whose lives have changed because of the Audio Bible in their own language! The true story comes from our partnership with Faith Comes by Hearing. The man is from Nicaragua.
Vagla Nation of Ghana
Paul Deleka, the FCBH Supervisor, brought the listening session to the Vagla people in the Northern Ghana village of Grupe. It was a surprise that one of the first people to respond to the FCBH message was a well-known man, Sunwialei Kponkpogri, a priest about to take over as Chief Priest. Here is his story:
“Something strange happened one night after I learned that I would be inheriting the office of Chief Priest. The spirits took me from my house, wandering in to the bush so far that i didn’t remember from which direction I had come. I heard aa voice warnimg me about some danger ahead, but i didn’t know whose voice it was. Fear gripped me. I was confused. I continued to wander, lost, not knowing which way would lead me home. When I finally got home three days later, I rested and was given food, water and a bath. I was told when I awoke that hte gods were preparing me for my ministry. I became very disturbed and wondered whether I should accept the responsibility of Chief Priest.
Sometime later, I heard some noise coming from an area where a group of people were listening to a tape player. I strolled over to where the people were and heard a cassette playing in our language - Vagla. When I got close enough, I heard the speaker on the tape say that whoever wanted to be great should eb like a child - humble and obedient. The speaker, I was told, was Jesus, and he spoke with such authority. At this point I knew this was church business and there was no reason for me to continue to listen, but something made me stay.
Was it Jesus who was speaking to me in the bush and warning me? The message was clear - each of us is a lost sheep and Jesus had come to deliver us. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. I became more interested as the discussion went on not wanting it to end. The more I attended these listening sessions, the more I was convinced it was meeting my need.
I told Paul Deleka that I wanted to accept this Jesus and have the joy and assurance of salvation. He asked me if I was ready to renounce the gods that I was serving, and I told him I had come to realize that Jesus was greater than those gods.
I would prefer to serve the greater one. When I said this, I realized a boldness and joy had captured me. I felt that even if I died today, I would die a happy man.
I had thought all along that the story of Jesus was made up for school children’s books. Now I am convinced he is a real man who came to offer me life to its fullest. There is no possibility I will go back to the gods I served before. I am very happy that I had the opportunity to be saved.”
Sunwialei is now the leader of the FCBH listening groups in his area, helping others know that the Great Shepherd is not only aware of the Vagla people, but has come to deliver them. In just one month, the Vagla listening groups increased from 5 to 66!
From Faith Comes By Hearing Newsletter, Fall 2005. www.fcbh.org
Listen to stories from people across the world, whose lives have changed because of the Audio Bible in their own language! The true story comes from our partnership with Faith Comes by Hearing. The man is from Zambia.
Listen to stories from people across the world, whose lives have changed because of the Audio Bible in their own language! The true story comes from our partnership with Faith Comes by Hearing. The man is from Ethiopia.
Lambadi Nation of India
Korra Dhan singh Naik works in the labor fields cultivating sunflower, rice, and wheat. But, for almost two and a half years his legs have been swollen and in terrible pain inhibiting his ability to walk. Kora Dhanh singh Naik used to worship Hindu idols, offering sacrifices every three years to the deities Kallepalli and Maisamma hoping to be cured. Later he tried to be cured at a hospital in the town called Miryalaguda, spending five thousand rupees.
Then one day heard the Word of God in Lambadi from a public address system. He heard about two blind men in the book of Matthew who were healed. He then believed that the same God who healed the blind men could also heal him. Immediately he approached the Pastor seeking prayer. The Pastor anointed him with oil and prayed for him. After one week he slowly walked by faith that God has already healed him. But, when he heard the Word of God again from Matthew, the Almighty God healed his two legs and gave him complete health. He is now able to walk and also do his work better in the fields.
His life has been filled with joy and a desire to know more about the Living God, the one who healed his body. He said FCBH has given him hope and comfort to his family.
From Faith Comes By Hearing Newsletter, Fall 2005. www.fcbh.org
Guambiano language, Colombia
Manuel Badillo, National Coordinator for FCBH, Colombian Bible Society:
“Luis Alvaro Cuchillo, President of the Guambiano Church, represents 24 churches, and they reach a total church membership of 2300 members. They are all listening to the Guambiano New Testament, and what is more impressive is that when they hear the voice of Jesus, this affects them tremendously to know that ‘GOD IS AND SPEAKS GUAMBIANO.’ This touches many hearts, and we are able to see many lives and attitudes changed listening to the New Testament. ‘I give thanks to God for the individuals that helped us obtain the New Testament in our own language!’ - these are Luis’ words.”
From Faith Comes By Hearing Newsletter, Fall 2005. www.fcbh.org
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