The Early Life Of Bruce Olson Sparknotes
There were many aspects to learn from Bruce Olson’s life as a missionary. First, he persevered through the hardships in his early life. Bruce’s family was Lutheran, and didn’t share the same faith as he did. Especially his father, who was a proud Lutheran. Bruce’s father was so disgraced by the fact when he heard that Bruce was a Christian, he began to call him names, and lock him outside of the house. However, one thing the author of this essay do not understand is how the father abused him. The Lutheran Church is all about Christian ethics and behavior. If Bruce’s father was a proud Lutheran, wouldn’t he have treated Bruce well? That was just personal thoughts of the author. Secondly, his surrender to God. What is surrendering to God? According
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Bruce’s wisdom to preach to the natives in their own culture was very successful. Hundreds and thousands were saved through it. Missionaries, like Mr. Saunders, preached with Western influence and culture. Only a few became Christians though their ministry. The native hated that they had to adapt to the Western influence. Bruce got his wisdom through God. James 1:5 states, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without fault, and it will be given to you.” Through wisdom, Bruce was able to preach to the Militones in their culture, and even translate the Bible to their language and culture. Fifthly, I can apply his courage. Nobody was courageous enough to preach to the Militones, because people died whenever they crossed their territory. Many did not believe him when he said he was with the Militone people. The media was also skeptical, and wrote articles that deteriorates his reputation. However, after the Militones were saved, the media began getting information that Bruce really was ministering to the Militones. His courage to keep ministering even in uncomfortable situation is unbelievable. Sixthly, I can apply his devotion to the ministry. Bruce came to Venezuela at the age of 19 to preach. He worked through hardships and many deaths of loved ones. He kept his devotion to the ministry until today, where he still works with the natives. Present day, Bruce is
Bruce’s wisdom to preach to the natives in their own culture was very successful. Hundreds and thousands were saved through it. Missionaries, like Mr. Saunders, preached with Western influence and culture. Only a few became Christians though their ministry. The native hated that they had to adapt to the Western influence. Bruce got his wisdom through God. James 1:5 states, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without fault, and it will be given to you.” Through wisdom, Bruce was able to preach to the Militones in their culture, and even translate the Bible to their language and culture. Fifthly, I can apply his courage. Nobody was courageous enough to preach to the Militones, because people died whenever they crossed their territory. Many did not believe him when he said he was with the Militone people. The media was also skeptical, and wrote articles that deteriorates his reputation. However, after the Militones were saved, the media began getting information that Bruce really was ministering to the Militones. His courage to keep ministering even in uncomfortable situation is unbelievable. Sixthly, I can apply his devotion to the ministry. Bruce came to Venezuela at the age of 19 to preach. He worked through hardships and many deaths of loved ones. He kept his devotion to the ministry until today, where he still works with the natives. Present day, Bruce is