Genesis Arrives in Another Language

Last month while I was in Dar, the Ikoma language group celebrated receiving the book of Genesis in their language.

All the normal elements of a scripture celebration were there:

A dancing choir.

Dancing up to the podium with the gift of a box of books.

Rejoicing as the box of books is opened.

Selling books out of the back of a land cruiser.

Food, and lots of it!

And the occasional rough roads.

BUT, however normal these elements may be to a Scripture celebration, the fact that the book of Genesis is now being read in the Ikoma language is still NEW and AMAZING. God is so good and faithful and it is always exciting to see his word spreading.

Kabwa Genesis Celebration

On the last day of November this year the Kabwa language community celebrated receiving the book of Genesis in their language!

There was a lot of singing, a lot of dancing and a lot of speeches rejoicing over the joy of receiving Scripture.

Praise Yahweh for all His goodness to this language community and His faithfulness. It is always exciting to see another step achieved and to know that Yahweh is continually going before us and preparing the way.

It is always a great joy to see people listening intently to the Word of God in their own language!

As a bonus: it is also really adorable to come across a baby goat in a basket.