Poleg was familiar with the New Testament but still struggled with understanding the depth of “God with us.” Then when he read Genesis for the first time in his own language, he said: 

“Now I see that God never abandoned humanity. Even when people disobeyed him, he still loved them and had already planned a way of salvation (through Jesus).” 

When the full revelation of God’s Word takes root in our hearts, it transforms our minds and imaginations. The full wonder of God and his love for us is revealed. We know that we are made in the image of God, valued by God so much that he gave us his Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. Imagine this truth taking root in every human heart. This is why local churches and pastors long for their people to know both the Old and New Testaments—to tell God’s whole story of redemption, his coming, and his presence with us.

Biblical Hebrew training enables churches to translate directly from the original Hebrew into their own languages, creating full Bible translations and resources that strengthen discipleship and growth amid challenging faiths and worldviews. Local training programs are happening now in Benin, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mozambique, and South Africa.

A translation leader in West Africa shared with me: “Many people in my community live in complete ignorance and die without knowing about Jesus. That’s why this translation work is urgent, and the time is now.” 

This Advent season, I invite you to help prepare hearts through the knowledge of God’s Word, so more people may know and receive Immanuel, God with us. Your gift of any size supports translators in Biblical Hebrew training for new Bible translations. 

One translator changes lives. One translation changes generations.

Thank you to each of you who are already giving. Your generosity sustains translators who are advancing translation projects for their people. 

The Word is alive, and He is with us!