The Isebe people live on the north bank of the Gum River, just west of the city of Madang, the provincial capital. While they still all prefer their own language, their proximity to Madang city means that they are also familiar with Tok Pisin, the national language. Thank God that this presents them with access to his Word in Tok Pisin.
We know very little about their daily lives.
Christianity is the main religion that most Isebe people identify with, but animistic beliefs are also common.
Fear of upsetting the spirits can be associated with animism. They need freedom from fear of the spirit world.
Pray for deliverance from all fear in the name of Jesus Christ.
Pray that Jesus' followers will be full of his Spirit of love, power and self-discipline, bringing the light of his presence and truth into their community.
Pray that they will listen to his word and take it to heart, even if it is not yet in their heart language.
Ask God to raise up workers, perhaps even from among the Isebe, to bring God's word into the Isebe language.
Scripture Prayers for the Isebe in Papua New Guinea.
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Isebe |
People Name in Country | Isebe |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 2,700 |
Population all Countries | 2,700 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12263 |
ROP3 Code | 104080 |
ROP25 Code | 303246 |
ROP25 Name | Isebe |
Country | Papua New Guinea | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Australia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Madang province: Madang district, Gum river north bank, west of Madang town. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Australia |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Madang province: Madang district, Gum river north bank, west of Madang town.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 19.00 %) |
90.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Isebe (2,700 speakers) |
Language Code | igo Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Isebe (2,700 speakers) |
Language Code | igo Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Isebe |
Primary Language: Isebe
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |