Arab, Libyan in Libya

People Name:	Arab, Libyan
Country:	Libya
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	1,612,000
World Population:	2,798,800
Primary Language:	Arabic, Libyan
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.10 %
Evangelicals:	0.04 %
Scripture:	Unspecified
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Arab, Libyan
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
Progress Level:

Introduction

Libya has a long history with Christianity. Simon of Cyrene, who carried the cross of Jesus, was from Libya. Cyrenian Christian Jews took the gospel back to Libya after Pentecost. But Islam largely replaced Christianity in the seventh century. Much of the population of Libya was also once nomadic, living in tents. Today, most have settled down in towns and cities along the coast and live in apartment blocks or homes. Their old way of life is quickly fading.

Ministry Obstacles

Libyan Arabs have not had the opportunity to understand what Christians believe about Christ. Access to Christian information is restricted and proselytizing is prohibited.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for the Lord to reveal himself to the Arabs of Libya.
Pray for them to have dreams and visions of Jesus, as other Muslim peoples have had in recent years.
Pray that Libya will be open to allowing Christians to share the gospel.
Pray for the few Christian believers among the large Libyan Arab community to be properly instructed in the ways of Christ.
Pray for them to grow in their love for Christ and for each other.
Pray they will be quick to turn from sin and will learn to live in the power of the Spirit.