Chet Bitterman, Bible Translator
Story★★★★lina, entered Colombia, South America with his wife and daughters to translate the Bible into the Carijona language. He was kidnapped by terrorists on January 19, 1981, and seven weeks later shot dead, a single bullet to the chest. Eight months before entering Colombia, he penned this in his journal: Maybe this is just some kind of self-inflicted martyr complex, but I find this recurring thought that perhaps God will call me to be martyred for Him in his service in Colombia. I am willing.
The point
Chet Bitterman, a Bible translator, was martyred in Colombia eight months after journaling his willingness to die for Christ's kingdom.
Scripture
Mark 8:35
Audience
Adults
Tone
Convicting · Sacrificial · Inspiring
To tell aloud
under a minute · 85 words