Arabian Viewpoint

The Royal Family

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the Christ Jesus… 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Viewpoint: We have been sharing with you the many changes that have taken place in the Arabian Peninsula. Some of the changes that have come about affected women and their rights and their freedoms, some of these changes have to do with the religion. These changes are coming about because the people of the AP want change, but also the Ruling families/Royal families want more tourists to come to their countries.

Rumors have spread over the years about allowing other religions into different countries in the AP. The Ruling families/Royal families have had many meetings with leaders of religions. But changes for religious freedom come slowly, as focus goes to advancements for women making changes to attract tourists and other things in their kingdom/country. For Christianity to be allowed in the Arabian Peninsula and for the Gospel to spread throughout the AP and onto the Middle East and beyond, the Royal families/Ruling families need to come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. The Crown Prince of Saudia Arabia bought a $450 million Leonardo da Vinci painting of Jesus Christ, titled "Savior of the World," not because he believed that Jesus is the Savior but because it was an expensive painting. Believers need to be sent to the Royal families/Ruling families and share with them who Jesus is.

Prayer points: Pray that God will call believers to go to Royal families/Ruling families in the AP, that they will accept that call, and they will share with Royal families/Ruling families who Jesus is.
Pray that Royal families/Ruling families in the AP, will hear the Gospel, accept it, and believe it.
Ask that soon the AP will be open to Jesus, the Gospel will spread throughout the Gulf, and Mecca and Media will become holy cities for Jesus.

Social Media Outreach Opportunity

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. - John 14:6 ESV

Viewpoint: The number of people using social media across the Arabian Gulf is growing. Since COVID-19 it has grown even more. Beyond entertainment and social connections, social media is also used to explore deeper issues. Many are dissatisfied with their religion, with the political situations in their countries, or with social issues. It can be dangerous to question their societies’ values or belief systems openly, so people are increasingly searching for answers via social media. This trend presents an amazing opportunity for followers of Christ to point seekers to Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Ramadan will start around February 17th this year. Ramadan is a month long; it is the time when Muslims fast to try and earn salvation. It is said that during this time Muslims are more open to spiritual conversations. For the most part that is true. It is a great time for Christ-followers to run ads on social media to try and have conversations with Arabians about Jesus, to try and find those that are interested in hearing the Gospel.
One the biggest hindrances to this is not having enough financial support to run ads on social media. They have the resources, they have the ads, they just don’t have the money to be able to run the ads to connect with the Arabians. Would you take some time this week and prayerfully consider partnering with these Christ-followers to reach Arabians with the Gospel through social media?

Prayer Point: Pray that many Muslims during Ramadan will have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, in the AP, in the ME, in NAME, in the US, and all over the world. Pray that Christ-followers reaching out to Arabians through social media will find those that are searching for God and they will come to believe in Him through Jesus Christ.

*If you feel led to help with this project please email us at [email protected] and we will send you the information on how you can be a part of this. *

Call to Prayer

“‘And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew‬ 6:6

Viewpoint: The adhan, or call to prayer, is broadcast five times a day from mosque loudspeakers, affirming the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad. It summons Muslims to prayer, where they recite Quranic verses and perform physical movements, seeking to accumulate good deeds and earn a greater reward in the afterlife.

Prayer Points: Pray for the people of the Arabian Peninsula, that as they seek redemption and forgiveness, God would reveal Himself to them in a powerful and personal way through Jesus Christ. Ask that believers in the region be reminded to pray for their Muslim neighbors as they hear the call to prayer, and may they be filled with boldness and compassion to share the good news of Jesus. May their lives demonstrate God's transformative power, inspiring others to seek Him.