10/08/2026
Uzbeks of Post-Soviet Central Asia
(OOZ-beks) – “My religious teachers told me that I should read the Law, the Psalms, and the Gospels.” That’s what Henry, an Uzbek man, recently told a believer. He looked very sincere when he said, “I want to read it.” This was a surprise to the believer because it’s highly unusual for a local religious teacher to encourage people to read the Bible. Muslims are often told not to read it because it has been changed and corrupted. People are literally scared to read it, like they might be committing some sin. The believer could see that this man has been doing everything that his religion asks, but it is never enough; it’s all based on his works. The believer helped Henry to download a Bible app on his smartphone, and they started reading Luke 1 together. Would you please pray that the Lord will move in Henry’s heart so that he will read the Scriptures on his own? The believer would like for Henry to read it and then for them to talk about what he read.