Bahraini Arab in Bahrain
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Bahrain is the smallest Arab state, being an island country in the Persian Gulf. Its strategic location has brought rule and influence from the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Persians and finally the Arabs, under whom the island became Muslim. Until Bahrain adopted Islam in 629 AD, it was a center for Nestorian Christianity. Oil was discovered in 1932 and has brought rapid modernization to Bahrain.

Ministry Obstacles
Wealth often stands as an obstacle to faith in Christ since it blunts the sense of need.

Outreach Ideas
Bahrain is quite accessible to gospel radio, television, internet, etc. Pray that the hearts of the people would be open to hear and receive.

Scripture Focus
"The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever."  Psalm 29:10

Scripture Prayer
Pray that many will understand that God is the undisputed King of kings, and beside Him there is no other.

Prayer Focus
Pray for the few followers of Christ among the Bahraini Arabs to fellowship together and be united in love around truth. May they be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Pray the Bahrainis would use their wealth wisely to help improve the living conditions of the poor. Pray for a spiritual hunger that would lead them to the cross. Pray for believers to take Christ to Bahraini Arabs. Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among Bahraini Arabs.



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