Indonesian Christians Jailed for Preaching Gospel to Muslims
- il y a 16 ans
Three Indonesian Sunday school teachers - Rebekka, Ratna, and Eti - were imprisoned back in May 2005 for converting Muslim children to Christianity.
The three women did not keep their faith in Christ to themselves. They shared it with fellow inmates.
Edi Koswara was one of those inmates. He is in jail for stealing a motorcycle and says it was the kindness of Rebekka that led him to ask her about Jesus.
"I saw the kindness of Jesus on her face. I know every child of God has joy on his face. I want the same and know about this," said Edi.
And Edi, the former Hindu and Muslim, embraced Christianity.
She said, "I know Jesus has died for me and has forgiven my sins. When I die, I know I will be with Jesus in heaven.
Inspired by biblical passages, Edi made several paintings which Rebekka used in her Bible studies.
Rebekka says she believes all the good things that happened to them inside the prison were answers to the prayers of Christians from around the world.
And prayers for their early release have also been answered. Eti, Ratna and Rebekkaa will be freed on parole in June.
But will the three women stop teaching Sunday school to the children?
"Of course not! No," said Rebekka. "But we must be wise because they will watch us."
But with their heavenly father closely watching them, Eti, Ratna and Rebekka said they are confident that their future is secured.
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The three women did not keep their faith in Christ to themselves. They shared it with fellow inmates.
Edi Koswara was one of those inmates. He is in jail for stealing a motorcycle and says it was the kindness of Rebekka that led him to ask her about Jesus.
"I saw the kindness of Jesus on her face. I know every child of God has joy on his face. I want the same and know about this," said Edi.
And Edi, the former Hindu and Muslim, embraced Christianity.
She said, "I know Jesus has died for me and has forgiven my sins. When I die, I know I will be with Jesus in heaven.
Inspired by biblical passages, Edi made several paintings which Rebekka used in her Bible studies.
Rebekka says she believes all the good things that happened to them inside the prison were answers to the prayers of Christians from around the world.
And prayers for their early release have also been answered. Eti, Ratna and Rebekkaa will be freed on parole in June.
But will the three women stop teaching Sunday school to the children?
"Of course not! No," said Rebekka. "But we must be wise because they will watch us."
But with their heavenly father closely watching them, Eti, Ratna and Rebekka said they are confident that their future is secured.
http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/167245.aspx