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Jim and Elisabeth Elliot

Ambassadors for Christ in the Midst of Conflict

09/20/2024 Stephen Davey

In 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Paul speaks of our role as ambassadors for Christ, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. Jim and Elisabeth Elliot embodied this calling in an extraordinary way. Despite the risks and the intense personal cost, they were compelled by the love of Christ to bring the gospel to one of the most violent tribes in the Ecuadorian jungle, the Auca Indians.

Their story began with a dream to reach the unreached, but it took a tragic turn when Jim and four other missionaries were martyred. Yet, this did not end the mission. Elisabeth, with her young daughter, returned to live among the very tribe that took her husband's life. Through their ministry, these once-hostile warriors were reconciled to God, and a church was born.

Join us as we explore how Jim and Elisabeth's faithfulness to their calling and their commitment to reconciliation transformed lives and left an enduring legacy. Their story challenges us all to consider: Are we willing to be ambassadors for Christ, no matter the cost? Learn how their extraordinary courage and the power of forgiveness continue to inspire and draw people to Christ today.

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

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