Pray the Word with David Platt Praying for the Unreached (Genesis 9:7)
Jan 5, 2026
David Platt highlights the importance of spreading the gospel to unreached people, focusing on God's call for multiplication. He dives into Genesis 9:7 and connects it to contemporary disciple-making efforts. Platt introduces the Fulacunda in Senegal, a Muslim group with minimal Christian presence, discussing the cultural and logistical barriers they face. He emphasizes prayer for local believers’ strength and calls on Christians globally to answer the mission's call, seeking renewal and grace in the Fulacunda community.
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God’s Repeated Global Purpose
- God repeats the mandate to 'be fruitful and multiply' after creation and again after the flood, signaling continuity in His global purpose.
- David Platt highlights this as God's desire for His image-bearers and blessing to fill the earth.
Pray And Multiply Disciples
- Pray and work so the grace and blessing of God multiply as disciples are made across cultures.
- David Platt urges believers to see disciple-making as the means God uses to spread renewed life in Jesus.
Pray Specifically For Unreached Peoples
- Regularly pray for specific unreached people groups to focus your intercession and action.
- David Platt models this by praying for the Fulacunda people of Senegal in this episode.