They Called Him Bash - The Streets, The Cell, the Savior

Bashar shares his journey from growing up in a Catholic home in Iraq to escaping persecution and relocating to Canada. He discusses his experiences with faith, family, and the challenges he faced in his youth, including involvement in drug-related activities. Bashar shares his journey from drug dealing to incarceration and his encounter with the gospel. Bashar shares his journey of transformation from a life of addiction and crime to finding faith and grace in Jesus Christ. His encounters with temptation, conviction of sin, and the revelation of God's grace lead to a profound change in his life. He now lives to honor God and shares the gospel with others, reflecting on the parallels with the story of Zacchaeus.TakeawaysGrace of God's powerEscaping persecution and relocating to Canada Drug dealing led Bashar into a dangerous lifestyle, involving hard drugs and criminal activities.Incarceration and parole provided Bashar with an opportunity to encounter the gospel and experience a positive community.Bashar's transformation from a life of crime to a life of faith and positivity is a powerful testimony of change and redemption. Grace and faith in Jesus Christ bring transformationPersonal relationship with Jesus brings joy and purposeSharing the gospel with others is a joyful privilegeChapters00:00 The Grace of God's Power08:03 Escaping Persecution and Relocating to Canada20:03 Involvement in Drug-Related Activities33:34 Entering the World of Drug Dealing39:42 Life in Jail and Encounter with the Gospel53:40 Encounter with the Gospel and Transformation