How 3 Women from 3 Faiths Came to Find and Follow Jesus

The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

About The Guest(s):

• "Zana" - Born in Kenya, Zana came to the United States with her family in early 2000. She grew up in an Islamic household but surrendered her life to Christ at a young age.
• "Abha": Originally from India, Abha moved to the United States in 2001 after an arranged marriage. She grew up in a Hindu background and followed Hinduism. However, after reading the Bible and attending church, Abha decided to follow Jesus and threw away her idols and scriptures.
• "Sarah": Sarah is from Burma and grew up in a Buddhist family. She practiced Buddhism and believed in the teachings of Buddha. However, after meeting an ESL teacher who invited her to church, Sarah accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and found peace and forgiveness in Him.

Summary:
Zana, Abha, and Sarah share their personal journeys of faith and how they came to know Jesus. Zana grew up in an Islamic household but was introduced to the gospel by her kindergarten teacher. She realized that Christianity was inclusive and accessible to people of all cultures and languages. Abha, who followed Hinduism, married a Hindu priest but became curious about other faiths. After reading the Bible multiple times, she realized that she only needed Jesus for her salvation. Sarah, from a Buddhist background, sought peace and fulfillment through good deeds and meditation but found it lacking. After attending church and hearing the good news of Jesus, she accepted Him as her Savior and found true peace and forgiveness.

Key Takeaways:

1. Jesus is everything and knows our stories and names. - Zana
2. Following Jesus brings a sense of lightness and freedom from religious rituals. - Abha
3. Jesus loves us first and offers forgiveness and peace. - Sarah

Quotes:

• "Jesus means everything. He knew my story, my name. He knew Zanab, you're going to become a Christian." - Zana
• "I only need to follow Jesus for my salvation and stick with the Bible." - Abha
• "I love Jesus because He loves me first and set me free from bitterness." - Sarah

Chapters:

00:01:00 Introductions of the three women and their faith backgrounds
00:03:00 Zana's realization that the gospel is the same regardless of language
00:04:00 Abha's curiosity about other faiths and her husband's conversion
00:06:00 Sarah's belief in Buddhism and her desire to avoid reincarnation
00:07:00 Zana's realization that her efforts in Islam were not leading her to God
00:08:00 Abha's questioning of Hinduism and her husband's influence
00:09:00 Sarah's belief in good deeds and her encounter with a missionary
00:10:00 Abha's decision to follow Jesus after reading the Bible
00:12:00 Sarah's confusion about the purpose of her life and eternity
00:12:00 Meeting a missionary English teacher in Burma.
00:13:00 Searching for peace through meditation and Buddha's teachings.
00:14:00 Surrendering to Jesus, facing persecution, and finding peace.
00:15:00 Surrendering to Jesus, letting go of guilt and rituals.
00:16:00 Surrendering to Jesus, finding freedom and salvation.
00:17:00 Surrendering to Jesus, realizing the importance of inner transformation.
00:19:00 Jesus being everything, breaking generational curses, and experiencing His presence.
00:20:00 Jesus is with us always, a constant reminder through reading the Bible.
00:21:00 Jesus' sacrificial love and being the savior and shepherd.
00:22:00 Reflecting on personal struggles, triumphs, and the Holy Spirit's guidance.