May 2024

Egypt

The greatest gospel gap in the world is in 50 countries—these countries have barely any new, thriving churches. And nearly 75% of all the world’s unreached people (3.6 billion) live in 12 of those 50 countries. The people in these 12 countries have the least access to the gospel in their own language.

We can engage in strategic, focused prayer for the 12 countries of the world that are least reached with the gospel without ever leaving home.

Every month in 2024 we’ll feature one of these countries, familiarize you with its culture, and share prayer requests addressing the country’s specific needs. We believe the light of Jesus can shine through!

All About Egypt

Egypt is a fascinating place and one of the oldest cultures in the world. Imagine unrolling a papyrus scroll and reading hieroglyphics—pictures that represented words—in ancient times! Pyramids, camels and mummies also come to mind when thinking about this great country. Get ready to learn more and to pray for the Egyptian people!

The Nile River, which flows throughout Egypt, is the longest river in the world.

You can learn how to write your own name in hieroglyphics (check your favorite search engine).

Papyrus “paper” is made from the papyrus plant. Ancient Egyptians wove long, thin strips of this plant together in a grid pattern that dried together, forming the paper. The oldest surviving scrolls were made hundreds of years before Christ was born!

The Egyptian calendar is one of the oldest solar calendars. It featured 365 days, like the calendar used in much of the world today.

Some of the world’s earliest mathematicians–experts in arithmetic, algebra and geometry–came from Egypt.

Pray that Egypt’s people and country would be safe from anyone who might want to harm them. Pray they will put their trust in God.

Pray for biblical unity in the church of Egypt among leaders who serve the Lord and among all believers.

Join in praying that all Egyptian Christians will faithfully read the Bible, learn what God wants them to do, and obey:

“And may your hearts be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by His decrees and obey His commands, as at this time.”
— 1 Kings 8:61, New International Version

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