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I\u2019m writing to share some encouraging news and testimonies from a few of my heroes\u2014men and women who\u2019ve dedicated themselves to the challenge of living and learning Biblical Hebrew so they can help bring the whole Bible to their people in their own languages.<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Thank you for standing with us in prayer and sacrificial support for these leaders. Please continue to lift them up as they step into the work ahead. And if you\u2019re able, give to support and multiply their efforts as they faithfully bring God\u2019s whole Word to those still waiting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to the continued generosity of our\u00a0partner,<\/span>\u00a0every gift you give this year will be doubled.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I\u2019m writing to share some encouraging news and testimonies from a few of my heroes\u2014men and women who\u2019ve dedicated themselves to the challenge of living and learning Biblical Hebrew so they can help bring the whole Bible to their people in their own languages.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":26326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Dear friends,\r\n\r\n\u2019m writing to share some encouraging news and testimonies from a few of my heroes\u2014men and women who\u2019ve dedicated themselves to the challenge of living and learning<\/em>\u00a0Biblical Hebrew so they can help bring the whole Bible to their people in their own languages.\r\n\r\nWhat\u2019s remarkable isn\u2019t just how quickly they learned Biblical Hebrew, but the depth of their faith and perseverance. This year, while studying Scripture in the land of the Bible, they were in a safe location\u2014but still surrounded by war and uncertainty. Yet they remained unwavering in their commitment to bring God\u2019s whole Word to those still waiting.\r\n\r\nAt the recent School of Biblical Hebrew graduation in Jerusalem, several graduates gave speeches (in Hebrew), sharing their journeys and their deep love for God\u2019s Word.\u00a0Hosea from Nigeria said:\u00a0\u201cI didn\u2019t do this for me, but for the Lord\u2014and for the many people who need to hear the Word of the Lord in their languages.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nRachel and Yehezkel from Indonesia also shared with us,\u00a0\u201cThis program not only gave us deeper understanding of the Scriptures\u2014it equipped us to translate faithfully and clearly. Becoming Bible translation consultants\u00a0and instructors is a calling, but also a great hope for churches and agencies longing for whole Bible translation.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMiriam from Mozambique, who will mentor others in her community, says:\u00a0\u201cI saw the great need for Bibles in our local language. Now I\u2019m happy to know I\u2019ll be able to translate, interpret\u00a0and teach God\u2019s Word in my own language, on solid foundations.\u201d \u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThese people are\u00a0multipliers of the Word for their communities, places where Scripture is still unknown and the harvest is great. On average, each one will help bring 3 to 8 new Bible translations to life\u2014impacting not just communities, but generations.\r\n\r\nAs this movement to translate the whole Bible grows, so does greater call to action.\u00a0<\/strong>That\u2019s why our Hebrew Extension Learning Program (HELP) continues in four other nations\u2014training local translation teams where they serve, removing dependence on a third language for translation, and laying a deep foundation for lasting discipleship and faith.<\/p>\r\n \r\nHelp Bring the Whole Word to the Whole World\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n Thank you for standing with us in prayer and sacrificial support for these leaders. Please continue to lift them up as they step into the work ahead. And if you\u2019re able, give to support and multiply their efforts as they faithfully bring God\u2019s whole Word to those still waiting.\r\n\r\nThanks to the continued generosity of our\u00a0partner,\u00a0every gift you give this year will be doubled.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n With your help, lives can be made whole through the whole Word of God.\r\n\r\nShalom,\r\n\r\nDavid\r\n\r\nDavid\u00a0Swarr\u00a0PhD\r\nPresident & CEO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-updates","category-latest-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/span>What\u2019s remarkable isn\u2019t just how quickly they learned Biblical Hebrew, but the depth of their faith and perseverance. This year, while studying Scripture in the land of the Bible, they were in a safe location\u2014but still surrounded by war and uncertainty. Yet they remained unwavering in their commitment to bring God\u2019s whole Word to those still waiting.<\/span>
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<\/span>At the recent School of Biblical Hebrew graduation in Jerusalem, several graduates gave speeches (in Hebrew), sharing their journeys and their deep love for God\u2019s Word. Hosea from Nigeria said: \u201cI didn\u2019t do this for me, but for the Lord\u2014and for the many people who need to hear the Word of the Lord in their languages.\u201d <\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span>Rachel and Yehezkel from Indonesia also shared with us, \u201cThis program not only gave us deeper understanding of the Scriptures\u2014it equipped us to translate faithfully and clearly. Becoming Bible translation consultants and instructors is a calling, but also a great hope for churches and agencies longing for whole Bible translation.\u201d <\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span>Miriam from Mozambique, who will mentor others in her community, says: \u201cI saw the great need for Bibles in our local language. Now I\u2019m happy to know I\u2019ll be able to translate, interpret and teach God\u2019s Word in my own language, on solid foundations.\u201d\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span>These people are multipliers of the Word for their communities, places where Scripture is still unknown and the harvest is great. On average, each one will help bring 3 to 8 new Bible translations to life\u2014impacting not just communities, but generations. <\/span>
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<\/span>As this movement to translate the whole Bible grows, so does greater call to action.<\/strong> <\/span>That\u2019s why our Hebrew Extension Learning Program (HELP) continues in four other nations\u2014training local translation teams where they serve, removing dependence on a third language for translation, and laying a deep foundation for lasting discipleship and faith.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHelp Bring the Whole Word to the Whole World<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
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