Prayer for Muslim People Groups in the USA

1. Ramadan 2014 Starts June 28th Prayer for Muslim People Groups in the USA Presented by: Brian Considine Ethnic Embrace USA

2. Challenge of the Islamic World Arabs in DFW “When Isaiah saw the glory of God and received the burden for all the Gentile nations, his message was greater than he imagined. The burden of Arabia (Isaiah 21:13), and Arabia became the cradle of Islam. And, Islam after 13 centuries became a challenge to Faith and with other larger and more important Moslem lands confronts us today with the glory of the impossible” Samuel Zwemer– “The Apostle to Islam”

3. 6 Major Beliefs of Islam Oneness of God Angels of God Books of God Prophets (Messengers of God) Day of Judgment Divine Decree

4. 5 Pillars of Islam The Declaration of Faith (shahada) Prayer (salat) Charity (zakat) Fasting (sawm) Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)

5. What Image of the Muslim World Do You Hold? How Should this Inform our Prayers?

6. What Image of the Muslim World Do You Hold? How Should this Inform our Prayers?

8. 1.6 Billion Muslims Worldwide

9. Top 10 Largest Muslim Populations

10. 1.3 Billion Have Never Heard the Gospel

11. One Christian Witness for Every 522,000 Muslims 40+ Evangelicals for every one Muslim in the USA

12. Seismic Shift in the Islamic World “Something is happening, something historic, something unprecedented.” Dr. David Garrison

13. Finding Jesus in the Islamic World Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdVnILalpeo#t=254 More Muslims convert in 13 years than previous 1,400 year combined Every Hour 667 Muslims convert 16,000 per day 6 million annually

14. July/August 2013

15. Top Reasons Muslims Convert Knowledge of Islam and Apologetics > 1%

16. Top Reasons Muslims Convert Apologetics

17. Why are Muslims coming to faith like never before? • Convergence: • Intercession • Qur‘anic verses about Jesus & the Bible • Exposure to Scripture • Loving Initiative from Christians • Radicalism: questioning the basis of their faith • Globalization: a world connected by technology • Diaspora: Muslims people are on the move • God’s Timing? Romans 11:25 …“full number of Gentiles come in” • Source: http://www.missionfrontiers.org

18. Ramadan 2014 Starts June 28th Prayer for Muslim People Groups in the USA

19. A Sovereign Move of God? “From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.” Acts 17:26-27 What if God was bringing Muslims here for more than a better life?

20. Muslim Population in the U.S.A. (2010) Source: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/05/02/article-2138365-12E344E2000005DC-668_964x683.jpg

21. Muslim Population in the U.S.A. Top 10 States Largest Population California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and Maryland. Top 10 Cities Largest % of population Detroit Washington, D.C. Cedar Rapids, Philadelphia, New York Atlanta, Peoria, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago Note: Estimated Muslim population vary from 2.3 million to 6-8 million

22. Birthplace of Muslims in the U.S. According to Joshua Project Muslims originate from over 67 people groups in the U.S.A.

23. Muslims are Coming to America From Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait, Indonesia, India…(and elsewhere) From many Muslim nations… International Students International Commerce From Iraq, Iran, Somalia Afghanistan, Syria...(and elsewhere), From every Muslim nations Refugees Migration

24. Attitude about Muslims A conflict of cultures or a lack of understanding? “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18

25. Attitude about Muslims What is influencing my attitude toward Muslims the most? “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” Matthew 5:44

26. Attitude of Muslims What would change if more American-Christians considered themselves Christians first?

27. The Experience of American- Muslims Soure: http://www.people-press.org/2011/08/30/a-portrait-of-muslim-americans/

28. “not many Muslims are actually engaged by Christians” Nabeel Qureshi, author of “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus” “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” Romans 10:14

29. Welcoming the “Stranger?” “I was a stranger and you invited me in”? Matthew 25:35

30. Our cultural challenge “Many immigrants and refugees from community-oriented cultures struggle with the hyper-individualism and isolation of American culture.” Erich Bridges "If we want to obey His commands, then we need to welcome the stranger.“ The Stranger

31. “the first thing a Christian should do, when sharing their faith with Muslims, is to concentrate on Christ and not worry about if they may say something that might offend…. Humbleness is one of the greatest ways to get through to Muslims” Nabeel Qureshi “And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself” Matthew 22:39

32. Beliefs about Isa al Masih (Jesus) COMMON BELIEFS CHRISTIAN VIEW Son of God Savior Crucified & Resurrected Part of the Trinity Messiah of the whole world MUSLIM VIEW Revered Prophet Not the Son of God Never Crucified, taken to heaven The Messiah for the Jews Only Sinless Virgin Birth Performed Miracles Word of God Will Return Messiah Find common ground to build bridges of love

33. Praying during Ramadan 30 Largest Muslim People Groups in the USA Downloadable and Online Prayer Calendar Online Calendar Links to More Resources Many other Resources available Social Media feeds start June 28th www.EthnicEmbraceUSA.net

34. Joining the World in Prayer www.30-days.net

35. “churches everywhere should get this resource and use it!" J. D. Payne, pastor of church multiplication, The Church at Brook Hills www.EthnicEmbraceUSA.net