Whenever I think of faith, the first image I picture is the scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when Indi needs to cross a chasm and it’s clear there is no visible bridge. He must step out onto the bridge; once he does it appears and he can continue across to the other side. If you don’t know what I’m talking about here’s a link to the scene on YouTube.
Indi had to take a literal leap of faith. I’ve heard pastors say things like, Peter trusted Jesus, but the only way that was evidenced was when he took a step out of the boat, or if the Israelites were going to pray for the sun to stand still they needed to be prepared to march all night long. What they’re saying is, if you’re going to trust God to be faithful, it’s important to take action to demonstrate that you are believing he will provide.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Why Sign Language Bible Translation
One of the more common questions Carolyn and I are asked when we tell people that we will be working with the Deaf in sign language Bible translation, is “Why can’t they just read the printed Bible?” In English for example, there are over a hundred Bible translations – why do Deaf in America need one specifically in American Sign Language?
It’s a good question, but there isn’t a simple answer. You see, we learned that less than 2% of the Deaf around the world have been reached with the Gospel. That means that over 98% of the estimated 70 million Deaf are lost; that is staggering. Through discussion and reading, we learned that there are three main barriers that create this separation.
It’s a good question, but there isn’t a simple answer. You see, we learned that less than 2% of the Deaf around the world have been reached with the Gospel. That means that over 98% of the estimated 70 million Deaf are lost; that is staggering. Through discussion and reading, we learned that there are three main barriers that create this separation.
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