(SHEE-ah) – The responsibility of the firstborn son is very important in Arab culture. The firstborn son is expected to care for parents when they become elderly and to set an example for younger siblings. Zyad has made a profession of faith, but his family rejects the idea that he may follow any other religious path since he is the firstborn son. They fear that his younger siblings will turn away from Islam. Zyad is standing firm in his faith and recently announced to his family that he made the decision to take a Christian wife. Despite their disapproval, Zyad is determined to follow the Lord and to partner with a woman of likeminded faith. Pray for Zyad and others to love their families and also follow Christ faithfully. May whole households come to faith as a result of their courage and obedience.