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.

Takeaways

• Grace of God's power
• Escaping 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 transformation
• Personal relationship with Jesus brings joy and purpose
• Sharing the gospel with others is a joyful privilege

Chapters

• 00:00 The Grace of God's Power
• 08:03 Escaping Persecution and Relocating to Canada
• 20:03 Involvement in Drug-Related Activities
• 33:34 Entering the World of Drug Dealing
• 39:42 Life in Jail and Encounter with the Gospel
• 53:40 Encounter with the Gospel and Transformation