New Martyrs in India
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The Voice of the Martyrs
4.9 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 25 July 2020
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
Aaron Miller leads VOM's work in South and Central Asia, including India, where five Christians have been killed in the past two months.
Listen as he shares how coronavirus is affecting VOM's work, including stories of blessings that have grown out of the COVID-19 pandemic. One pastor said his interrogation was postponed because authorities in his area are focused on the virus, not on the church.
Aaron brings unique expertise on persecution in India. Listen to the stories of some of the recent martyrs, including a teenager who stepped up when his pastor could no longer shepherd the flock in his village—and paid with his life. You'll also hear how a husband, knowing persecution was coming, prepared his wife to stand strong in her faith even if she became a widow.
How does VOM respond when a Christian is killed in India or other nations? How are help and encouragement delivered to family members left behind? How can we pray for Christians in South and Central Asia?
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| 0:00.0 | In India, a small group of believers was trying to come together to worship and learn about Jesus. |
| 0:07.6 | But because of intense persecution, no pastor could even visit their village. |
| 0:14.0 | Aaron Miller tells us about the courageous young man who saw a need |
| 0:20.0 | and stepped up when no official pastor was available. |
| 0:24.7 | This teenage young man knew in his faith, stepped in and said, |
| 0:31.0 | well, I'll stand in front of the group and hold a Bible and we'll read, |
| 0:34.4 | he led them in reading God's word, and he led them in talking about God's word. |
| 0:39.4 | Was he theologically prepared? |
| 0:42.0 | By my standards and other standards no he wasn't but there was a need there was a |
| 0:47.0 | gap in leadership and he stood in the gap and I think that's what cost him his life. |
| 0:55.0 | Jesus never promised his followers an easy path. |
| 0:58.0 | In fact, he told his disciples that the world would hate them. |
| 1:02.0 | He sent them out as sheep among wolves. |
| 1:05.0 | Jesus' words came true in the life of the Apostles and they're still coming true today |
| 1:09.6 | in the lives of his followers around the world. |
| 1:12.0 | Join host Todd Nettleton as we hear their inspiring stories and learn how we can help. |
| 1:17.0 | Right now on the Voice of the Martyrs Radio. |
| 1:19.6 | Welcome again to the Voice of the Martyrs Radio. |
| 1:22.0 | My name is Todd Nettleton and we are in |
| 1:24.1 | our studio in Bartlesville Oklahoma this week with Aaron Miller |
| 1:27.8 | Aaron has been with us before he is the regional director for South and Central Asia and Latin America here at the |
| 1:36.5 | Voice of the Martyrs. So he oversees our projects in hostile and |
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