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Adventuring with Christ
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162 pages, Hardcover
First published December 28, 1988
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April 3, 2020
Please do not allow my star rating to confuse. The book was a labor for me to complete, yet I found some absolute gems within. There were very interesting insights into the world marching into WWII, and very intriguing stories related to spiritual warfare, but what I found laborious was the in-between. I wanted more content on the substance of what was preached in what places, i think that would greatly enhanced my enjoyment here. I do think that it is definitely worth the effort though. One thing I found interesting is underlying the surface of the text you see the tone and pace of the writing shift and move with the Light in any given place. Within the places that the Light of Jesus is more readily received Sumrall's words bear a freedom, as in parts of Java and Scandanavia, but the texts slogs as he delves into China, Tibet, Japan, the USSR.
There are two passages that I would like to quote, maybe simply for my own reference:
concerning Nazi Germany:
"Our sermons were restricted. The interpreter had forewarned us not to speak in strained tones, nor lift our voices unnecessarily. He also asked us not to preach about divine healing or on the Holy Spirit, as the Nazis think these things fanatical and would close the church. A minister in Leipzig had been put in prison a few days before for preaching that Christ could heal human bodies today as He did two thousand years ago."
concerning the church of Filadelfia in Sweden (revival church):
"In this marvelous church God has placed men and women of talent and consecration. Brother Pethrus remarked that one of the strongest reasons for the work of God in Sweden was the deep sincerity and holy lives of the adherents. May God help the Christian world to follow such an example."
There are two passages that I would like to quote, maybe simply for my own reference:
concerning Nazi Germany:
"Our sermons were restricted. The interpreter had forewarned us not to speak in strained tones, nor lift our voices unnecessarily. He also asked us not to preach about divine healing or on the Holy Spirit, as the Nazis think these things fanatical and would close the church. A minister in Leipzig had been put in prison a few days before for preaching that Christ could heal human bodies today as He did two thousand years ago."
concerning the church of Filadelfia in Sweden (revival church):
"In this marvelous church God has placed men and women of talent and consecration. Brother Pethrus remarked that one of the strongest reasons for the work of God in Sweden was the deep sincerity and holy lives of the adherents. May God help the Christian world to follow such an example."
June 25, 2015
Great book! I love that Sumrall discusses the practicalities and realities of missionary trips, the hardships and blessings alike. I also found interesting his commentary on the spiritual conditions of different locations at the time he was writing, especially the bits dealing with communism and fascism.
September 3, 2012
A fun look at missionary adventures in the twenties. Enjoyable and inspiring
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