Prisoners in Chile come to Christ through The Action Study Bible and a life-changing ministry fueled by David C Cook
In Chile’s violent, overcrowded prison system, inmates live with hopelessness and difficulty day in and day out. Yet in this dark and dangerous environment, God’s Word is changing hearts and transforming the lives of inmates – thanks to you!
Through the support of donors, David C Cook’s global ministry equips and trains prison chaplains in Chile through a ministry led by Pastor Luis Mussiett. He and others bring the light and hope of Jesus Christ to incarcerated individuals in need of His salvation and healing.
Here’s just one story of a dramatically changed life from Pastor Luis…
A few months ago, I was walking through one of Chile’s most difficult prisons, where the inmates are serving sentences of 10 years or more. I was carrying copies of The Applied New Testament Commentary and The Action Study Bible under my arm. In the hallway, I saw an inmate. I approached him and asked, “What are you doing there in this cold?”
The young man said, “I did something wrong, and the guards will punish me by sending me to solitary confinement. Here, no one defends me, and they don’t care about me.”
“Even here in prison, someone does love you and will always defend you,” I told him. “Jesus.” Then I gave him the books and told him they would help him to learn more about Jesus. I also told him I would introduce him to a chaplain, who would teach him to study the book and the Bible.
When he saw the books, he was surprised. He noticed that they were much nicer than anything he had been given since entering prison. “Are you giving me those books?” he said. “Are they really for me?” He was amazed and took the books gratefully.
“In these are words of life,” I said. “In a few weeks when I come back, I will look for you.”
He answered, “I will study this and try to change my life.” Then two guards took him to isolation.
About three weeks later, I went back to that prison and was walking down the hall again, when someone called me. It was that young man.
He told me that he had spent two weeks in isolation. He held up his book and his Bible, both of which were already worn with much study and covered with many notes. God had spoken to him through the pages, and he had accepted Christ.
I visit this young man whenever I go back to that prison. He continues to study the God’s Word, and it is clear that his life is being transformed by hope in Jesus. Though he will remain in prison for many years to come, his heart is now free!
