No-one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:11 Magdi Ayad Moussad (2000) “Over his dead body” Magdi, an Egyptian Christian, was shot dead and five others injured in July 2000 over a...
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The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Luke 9:22 Abdon and Sennen (c. 303) Killed by Gladiators These...
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“You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. Jeremiah 1:7b-8 Liplal Mardy and Tapan Roy (2005) Broadcast Jesus These two evangelists in...
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I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Ephesians 3:7 Christodoulos (1777) Concern for Convert When Christodoulos, a tailor in the village of Valta, Greece, heard that a Bulgarian...
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Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. Matthew 19:29 Raheela Khanam (1997) Family Honour Raheela was...
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Though sinners do evil a hundred times and prolong their lives, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they stand in fear before him. Ecclesiastes 8:12 (NRSV) Banja Villagers (1970) Military Massacre On July 26 1970...
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The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. Psalm 18:5-6 Pierre (1959)...
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If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship...
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Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27b-28 Phocas the Gardener (303) Dug his own Grave A group of Roman soldiers were sent to find and execute a man named Phocas, a...
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We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Lucian Tapiedi and British Missionaries (1942) Revered Martyrs When the Japanese...
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