The REALLY Amazing Race The REALLY Amazing Race

The REALLY Amazing Race !!!

The REALLY Amazing Race !!! n “…Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ” Hebrews 12: 1

Thailand n n Thailand is a country of about 65 million people in Southeast Asia. 80% of the people are Thai. 10% are Chinese. 10% are other Southeast Asian People.

The People of Thailand

The Kingdom of Thailand n n Thailand has been a kingdom since the 13 th century and has never been ruled by a western country. This year is the 60 th anniversary of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and lots of celebrations are planned!

Thailand n Most people in Thailand (92%) are Buddhist and worship idols of Buddha by going to temples (called “wats”), burning incense, and offering food or flowers.

Thailand n n It is said that in Thailand there are more idols of Buddha than there are people!!! Many boys serve some time as a “monk” in a Buddhist temple, where they learn the teachings of Buddha.

Thailand n n Most Buddhists believe that you have to think, speak, and act rightly; meditate; and follow the teachings of Buddha to earn “merit” and have “good karma”. Buddhists believe they can live many lives (“reincarnation”), and if they do “good deeds” in this life, then their next life will be better.

Thailand n n Even though Buddhists in Thailand worship idols of Buddha and follow his teaching to try to reach “enlightenment”, they also live in fear of spirits. They even build small houses (“spirit houses”) outside their homes so evil spirits will live in the spirit houses instead of bothering them. They offer flowers and food as offerings to appease the spirits.

Jesus Christ – the hope of Thailand n n Buddhists have no hope of salvation, forgiveness of sins, or having a personal relationship with God. Even though the Thai constitution provides freedom of religion, only 2% of Thailand is Christian after almost 200 years of missionary work there.

Thailand – Land of the Free? n n n Thailand means “Land of the Free” because they have never been ruled by foreign powers. Pray that the Thai people will come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior so they can be free indeed! Pray that the church in Thailand will demonstrate the Gospel with the power of the Holy Spirit!

Thailand – Land of the Free? n Pray that the Thai people will turn away from spiritual darkness, worshipping idols of Buddha, and come into the light of the knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Jesus is Lord over Thailand! n n Pray that Buddhists in Thailand will know that they have only one life to live and then to face judgment before God. Pray that they will know that Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE, and that no one can come to God except through faith in Jesus Christ! (Jn. 14: 6)