Episodes
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
From the Frontline-Episode 73-Learning from the Persecuted
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
There is so much that we can learn from the Persecuted Church. Yes, they need our prayers and support. We are commanded:
“Remember the prisoners as if chained with them…”
Hebrews 13:3
and
“in as much as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.”
Matthew 25:40.
But, we also need to remember these precious brothers and sisters in Christ, who have gone through the fires of tribulation, have much to teach us. What are some of the lessons we can learn from Christians who have endured years of persecution?
“And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ and members individually.”
1 Corinthians 12:26-27
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
From the Frontline-Episode 72-Dramatic Developments in Sudan
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Dramatic Developments in Sudan
After 30 years of brutal dictatorship, former “president,” Omar Al Bashir, appeared for the first time in public on Sunday, escorted from maximum-security prison in Khartoum to the prosecutor’s office, where he was read charges for “possessing foreign currency and acquiring suspicious and illicit wealth.” Protestors greeted the looming court case with skepticism as corruption is the least of dictator Al Bashir’s crimes. Protestors continued to demand that he be handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he is wanted on crimes of genocide. We will attempt to shed some light on the confusing reports coming out of Sudan and present updates on what God is doing in this restricted access area in the 10/40 window in the Muslim Middle East.
“…Cush will submit herself to God.”
Psalm 68:31
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
From the Frontline-Episode 71-The Influence of Eschatology on Missions
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
The Influence of Eschatology on Missions
The 19th century was the greatest century for missionary advance. The 20th century was the worst century of persecution. The role of Eschatology in Missions is foundational. The Father of Modern Missions, William Carey and the best friend Africa ever had, Dr. David Livingstone; indeed most of the missionaries of the 19th century were inspired by an eschatology of victory, The Puritan Hope, the conviction that God who gave the Great Commission would enable it to be fulfilled. This inspired the missionary pioneers of the 1800’s to endure incredible hardships and make sacrifices that transformed the world. The great missionary hymns – From Greenland’s Icy Mountains and Jesus Shall Reign, testify to the optimistic eschatology of victory which inspired the 19th century missionary pioneers to:
“Expect great things from God! Attempt great things for God!”
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
From the Frontline-Episode 70-Faith Missions on the Front Line
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Faith Missions on the Front Line
In 1865, Hudson Taylor launched the China Inland Mission, the first Interdenominational Faith Mission. Since then, many missions have followed Hudson Taylor’s principles for a Faith Mission: that there would be no fund raising, missionaries would receive no salaries, but trust in the Lord to supply their needs and no debts would be incurred.
“God's work, done God's way, will not lack God's supply.” “God's servant is God's responsibility.”
“The battle is the Lord’s and He will conquer. We may fail, do fail continually, but He never fails.”