Mission Plan to Un-reached People Group
Table of Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………….3
Background Information …………………………………………………….3
A Survey of Missions Work …………………………………………………9
Proposed Strategy …………………………………………………………..12
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………..18
Introduction
William Carey said, “Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.”1 And in the case of the Arab Moroccans this is exactly what is needed. With a population of nearly 14 million and 99.89% Muslim, they’re a mission field that is not only in need of the gospel but very difficult to reach.2 In order to achieve the great commission, the Arab Moroccans must be reached with the gospel. Romans 5:8 “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!” Christ died for all mankind and it only takes one person who has been freed in Christ to change a group of people. God has shown his love for us, we to must show the love of Christ to the Arab, Moroccans.
As much emphasis has been given to the Middle East and many Muslim countries throughout the world, this paper will be dedicated to the explanation of how to reach the Arab, Moroccan people in Morocco with the gospel of Jesus Christ. From a description of the people themselves and the land that they live in, to the development of a strategy to successfully reach these individuals with the gospel.
Background information Al Maghrib, the Arabic name for Morocco means “far west” or “where the sun sets”.3 Situated in the northwestern corner of Africa, Morocco has an area of 446,300 square kilometers. Morocco is bordered by Algeria, Spain and the Western Sahara.4 A peek into the history of the Moroccans reveals early archaeological finds pointing to their people being supported by the domestication of cattle and the cultivation of crops in the region. Historians believe that in the area, which is now known as the Sahara Desert, a once vast and fertile Savanna supported
Introduction ………………………………………………………………….3
Background Information …………………………………………………….3
A Survey of Missions Work …………………………………………………9
Proposed Strategy …………………………………………………………..12
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………..18
Introduction
William Carey said, “Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.”1 And in the case of the Arab Moroccans this is exactly what is needed. With a population of nearly 14 million and 99.89% Muslim, they’re a mission field that is not only in need of the gospel but very difficult to reach.2 In order to achieve the great commission, the Arab Moroccans must be reached with the gospel. Romans 5:8 “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!” Christ died for all mankind and it only takes one person who has been freed in Christ to change a group of people. God has shown his love for us, we to must show the love of Christ to the Arab, Moroccans.
As much emphasis has been given to the Middle East and many Muslim countries throughout the world, this paper will be dedicated to the explanation of how to reach the Arab, Moroccan people in Morocco with the gospel of Jesus Christ. From a description of the people themselves and the land that they live in, to the development of a strategy to successfully reach these individuals with the gospel.
Background information Al Maghrib, the Arabic name for Morocco means “far west” or “where the sun sets”.3 Situated in the northwestern corner of Africa, Morocco has an area of 446,300 square kilometers. Morocco is bordered by Algeria, Spain and the Western Sahara.4 A peek into the history of the Moroccans reveals early archaeological finds pointing to their people being supported by the domestication of cattle and the cultivation of crops in the region. Historians believe that in the area, which is now known as the Sahara Desert, a once vast and fertile Savanna supported
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