Since the start of nationwide protests last autumn, Lebanon has entered a new and uncertain chapter. Elie Haddad, President of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, highlights the biblical model of priesthood as the key to how Christians should respond in an uncomfortable time for all Lebanese including believers. We have been living through an uprising in Lebanon since […]
It started as a meeting in a seventh-floor Cairo apartment but – thanks to SAT-7 – the weekly Freedom Meeting now brings life-changing Bible teaching to Christians around the Arab world. SAT-7 Egypt reporter, Mary Joseph, spoke to Nabila Hanna, the meeting’s co-founder, about its 35 years of ministry Since 1985, the non-denominational Freedom Meetings have welcomed respected Bible teachers […]
Once a rebellious teenager and now a teacher of God’s Word, Pastor Adel Malek helps empower viewers to face everyday challenges through the programme Words for Life. He shares the importance of helping viewers seek the truth in the Bible. “Interpreting and understanding the Word is very important, because the Bible tells us about God and what His will is […]
Christian TV network SAT-7 is thrilled to welcome His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church as the new Chairman of its International Council and Executive Board. Archbishop Angaelos replaces Revd Dr Habib Badr, Senior Pastor of the National Evangelical Church of Beirut, who stepped down from the role in April 2019. SAT-7 is also excited to welcome another […]
Sudanese Christians Michael and Salah are both teachers and moved to Egypt to study theology. But, amid Sudan’s economic crisis and deep insecurity in Salah’s home region, the two men and their families have stayed on. They shared their concerns for their homeland with SAT-7 Egypt reporter Mary Joseph, spoke of the opportunities to serve in both countries, and explained […]
Revenge is a theme that looms large in novels, plays and films. From the playground to the workplace it plays a major role in life – not least in the Persian-speaking world. Our Neighbourhood, a SAT-7 PARS series known for addressing everyday issues in Iran and beyond, tackled the topic in a recent episode. Pastor Reza Sotudeh, the featured guest […]
What does the Bible have to say about the specific experiences of people living today in the Arab world? What guidance does it offer to Christians in Arab societies? These are some of the questions tackled by a unique new Bible commentary whose Cairo launch event was screened recently on SAT-7. The Arabic Contemporary Commentary on the Bible (ACCB) is […]
Omeed Jouyandé explains why Herod and “all Jerusalem” had good reason to be alarmed by the arrival of a group of Magi from Parthia. But their mission was not as Herod feared – and their faith and identity remains an inspiration for Iranian Christians today. Danial from Iran describes how believers celebrate Christmas in his homeland: “Christmas is very […]
Egyptian Christians welcomed a very special guest at a recent celebration for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in Cairo. Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohn from Germany spoke at the event, which was held on 18 November and also featured a powerful performance of worship songs through the ages. The Bishop, who is chairman of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) council […]
Every academic year at Bethlehem Bible College, we look forward to welcoming new hard-working students who carry big dreams in their hearts! Bethlehem is a small town, true, but it has big dreams: dreams that awaken dormant souls and fly higher than any walls. Once I had a big dream to serve God with all I had. In His faithfulness […]
