Bedouin, Gafsa of Tunisia
Bedouin society
is organized on blood ties. The nuclear family forms the first level.
Then comes a broader concept of family, uncles, cousins, etc. Beyond
this are the clan and finally the tribe, with possible confederations of
tribes. The honor and dishonor of an individual are shared by his
family or his tribe, which can lead to large celebrations, or ruthless
reprisals. The size of the tribes varies widely, from a few thousand to
several hundred thousand. Each clan, tribe, or confederation recognizes
the authority of a sheikh. This is not a leader, but a wise man. The
camel is the most prestigious animal in a Bedouin herd. However, the
camel has lost much of its value because of modern transportation, and
this has been a factor in the gradual abandonment of traditional Bedouin
lifestyles.
Ministry ObstaclesTo dishonor ones' family, clan, or tribe is a serious offense, and following Jesus will surely invite dishonor. Outreach Ideas Pray for Gospel radio to widely penetrate the land of the Bedouin tribes, and pray the Bedouin will find these broadcasts and be given a desire to carefully listen. Pray they will understand the broadcasts. Pray for the followers of Christ Please pray for the few Gafsa Bedouin who are followers of Jesus Christ, that they will honor the Lord by living holy lives. Pray for the entire people group Pray the Bedouin tribes of Tunisia will see the importance of educating their children well. Pray also for pure drinking water, and for improved medical care.
Scripture Focus
"Now it will come about that In the last days, The mountain of the house of the Lord will be established as the chief of the mountains, And will be raised above the hills; And all the nations will stream to it." Isaiah 2:2 |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kita dipanggil untuk berdoa untuk membina hubungan yang intim dengan Tuhan dan berdoa bagi sesama kita sebagai bukti kasih kita pada sesama terutama yang terhilang dan tengah berbeban berat
Kamis, 31 Oktober 2013
Bedouin, Gafsa of Tunisia
Langganan:
Posting Komentar (Atom)
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar