This blog is going to be a little different. Instead of general thoughts that I have been mulling over, I would like to ask you to join me in prayer for Bible translation work. Recently some of the work that my friends and colleagues are doing, and the methodologies they are using for translating certain terms has been called into question. Wycliffe, the mission agency that I am a member of, has replied with a statement to answer the concerns being raised. You may find that statement here: http://www.wycliffe.org/SonofGod.aspx.
There are many complexities to this issue and you may or may not have heard about some of it. As I understand, it has been an item of news on Christian radio and in mission publications in the U.S. The people I work with here are greatly affected by all of this and we have been asked to set aside this Monday the 13th and Wednesday the 15th for prayer and fasting concerning this. Wycliffe and its partners "are seeking God’s guidance as we re-evaluate our methodology and investigate to ensure that our commitment to accurate and clear translation is being reflected in every project."
Please join us to pray that God will make clear His will in this and that the work of translating the scripture into the "heart" language of the people who need it will not be hindered by this. We are working to accomplish the great commission to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth and your prayers are coveted to help finish the task.
Thank You
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