Cyrenaican Arab in Libya

The Cyrenaican Arabs live in the eastern coastal region of Libya. Simon of Cyrene, who helped Jesus carry the cross, was from this area. Cyrenaica was conquered by the Islamic Arabs and became known as Barka. Later it was annexed to Egypt before being taken by the Ottoman Empire. It was then ceded to Italy and eventually became an independent territory.

Ministry Obstacles

Relations between Christians and Muslims are relatively good in Libya. However, it is prohibited to proselytize Muslims and religious literature is restricted.

Scripture Focus

"Nebuchadnezzar answered and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and delivered his servants, who trusted in him, and set aside the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies rather than serve and worship any god except their own God."  Daniel 3:28

Scripture Prayer

Pray that leaders of this people group will be as amazed at the works of God as this Babylonian king. Pray that they will worship God alone.

Prayer Focus

Pray that God would allow the gospel to be proclaimed among the Cyrenaican Arabs. Ask God to send workers out into His harvest field. Pray that many believers around the world would intercede for these people.