As the new Australian Government moves reconciliation to the top of the agenda, Bible League is working towards an even greater reconciliation with indigenous Australians—their hearts reconciled with Christ.

Over half of the Burarra people identify themselves as Christians, yet many have never been discipled or trained in God’s Word. Bible League’s Project Philip Bible studies in the Burarra language are changing this.

Wycliffe translators, Dave and Kathy Glasgow, recently spent two weeks in Maningrida and the surrounding outstations in the Northern Territory, sharing the Gospel through the Burarra Project Philip, which they had translated with the help of a Burarra speaker.

Through the Bible studies, the Glasgows were aiming to encourage Christians and prepare the way for the reprint of the Burarra New Testament—to be made available in April.

“We were so encouraged by the people’s love for God and keenness for His Word,” says Kathy. “When God’s Word was being shared, there was rapt attention. People are hungry for truth.” 

“We were able to tell them that Bible League wants to give each person, who completes the six studies, a free Burarra New Testament. Some are now working toward that goal.

Bible League was happy to supply the Glasgow’s with resources which helped semi-literate people learn how to read the Scriptures in their heart language.

S says Kathy. “They enjoyed the opportunity to use their skills in the Bible studies.”

The Glasgows are planning to revisit Maningrida in April to continue the Project Philip course with three Bible study groups and help make way for the reprint of the Burarra New Testament.

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