How to study the Bible – in 66 lessons

BEIRUT, Lebanon — SAT-7’s new 66-episode television series Understanding God’s Word will aim to “teach Arab believers … how to nourish themselves by studying the Bible.” A pilot episode has already been made in Beirut.

Aware that Christians in the Middle East and North Africa are “often isolated and without Christian leadership,” the not-for-profit satellite broadcaster hopes that the series will boost their spiritual growth through presenting the Bible’s main themes and individual books, discussing Bible study techniques and answering viewers’ questions. The 30-minute programmes will be presented by an Egyptian pastor, and there will be a strong emphasis on ensuring a “distinctive Arab feel and flavour”.

SAT-7 has received many reports about the impact of God’s Word on individuals’ lives, and international Chief Executive Officer Terence Ascott comments that “it’s been an exciting year of rapid growth and seeing lives changed across the Middle East and North Africa.” Other plans include a 52-part drama series entitled The Way, designed for “seekers after Christian truth,” and a second series on discipleship.

SAT-7 was founded in 1995 by more than 20 Christian agencies and churches including the United Bible Societies. It is run mainly by Middle Eastern Christians and works with all the major denominations in the area. (WR 372/35 - 11.02)