Arab, Lebanese in Norway

People Name:	Arab, Lebanese
Country:	Norway
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	2,300
World Population:	6,326,300
Primary Language:	Arabic, Levantine
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	32.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.50 %
Scripture:	Portions
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	No
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Arab, Levant
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
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Introduction / History

Some Lebanese consider themselves Arabs while others associate themselves with the ancient Phoenicians. Both groups have made their mark on world history through trade and power. Others consider the Lebanese to be Levantine Arabs, referring to those who originated in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria. Some also include Arabs from Egypt, Iraq and Turkey. Like their ancient ancestors, today's Lebanese Arabs live all over the world. One can find them in most parts of the world including Norway.

What Are Their Lives Like?

There are so few Lebanese in Norway that we have little or no information about them. They probably blend in with other Arab communities. A couple of the Lebanese in Norway are famous athletes.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Like in Lebanon, about two-thirds of the Lebanese population is Muslim and one-third is part of a traditional church.

What Are Their Needs?

Whether they are Muslim or traditional Christian, the Lebanese Arabs in Norway need to put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ. They need the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the willingness to obey Christ so they can experience abundant life.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to revive the Lebanese church, leading them to make disciples of Christ who make more disciples.
Pray for their fellowships to be Christ centered rather than tradition centered.
Pray there will soon come a day when the Lebanese people will send loving workers to unreached people groups in the Middle East and Europe.
Pray for spiritual hunger and a discernment that will keep them away from spiritual counterfeits.