The Spiritual Deadness of Japan – Look To The Field

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Although Japan is revered as a nation of beauty and order, the spiritual landscape of the country is desolate. In a culture where group identity is paramount, becoming a Christian and believing the gospel of Jesus Christ often means accepting rejection. *How to Pray for Japan:* 1) Pray that the light of the gospel would break through the darkness 2) Pray that the Holy Spirit would move to enlighten many Japanese people to the glory of Christ 3) Pray that there would be open doors for the gospel 4) Pray that the true Japanese believers would persevere under trial -------------------- *Chapters:* 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – The Missionary Graveyard 01:38 – Like A Bonsai Tree 02:10 – Destruction of Individual Identity 02:46 – Truly Japanese 03:16 – The Nail That Sticks Out 04:27 – How To Pray -------------------- *Look to the Field* is an episodic series designed to present the spiritual condition of specific countries and regions, highlighting both the challenges to gospel work and the need for prayer. Each episode provides a snapshot of the religious landscape, cultural barriers, and the reality that Christians face on the ground. View all Look to the Field episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmo8sihYO3ZDg6sEch-41-bVo4BtKCrK0 -------------------- HeartCry seeks to advance the Great Commission by supporting missionaries, training missionaries, resourcing missionaries, planting churches, and then declaring God's great works to God's people. HeartCry Missionary Society: www.heartcrymissionary.com