Summary

I grew up in a tough neighborhood in Australia, where gang culture and violence were the norm. I was involved in gangs, engaging in illegal activities like graffiti and stealing cars to survive. Throughout my life, I faced numerous near-death situations and witnessed friends dying or overdosing. These circumstances led me to question my faith and seek answers beyond my troubled lifestyle. One day, while helping out at my church, I experienced a profound moment of worship that stirred something deep inside me. Despite feeling uncomfortable and out of place, this experience made me realize the reality of God. Later, after surviving a near-fatal accident, I finally decided to give my life to Jesus. This radical born-again experience transformed me from the inside out, changing my motives and convictions. Now, I serve as a leader within the church, helping others in my former gang community find their way to faith in Jesus. My journey is a testament to God’s power to transform lives, and I continue to trust in Him every day.

Time Chapters

00:10 Introduction and Struggles
02:34 Involvement in Gangs
07:20 First Encounter with Church
16:50 Divine Encounters
32:26 Born-Again Experience
43:06 Leadership Role
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Mathew is an Australian man with a Jewish heritage. He got mixed up in gangs and violence until Jesus met him where he was and changed his life.

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Welcome to SO BE IT!, a video project of Jews for Jesus. We exist to serve our people and to spark meaningful conversations about Jewish life with faith in Jesus. On this channel, you’ll discover genuine and authentic dialogue between Jewish people in Israel and across the world, be inspired by firsthand accounts of Jewish people whose lives have been transformed by encountering Jesus, and learn how Jewish followers of Jesus are living out their faith today. Jeff Morgan, Elisha Lazarus and Arielle Randle are the hosts of SO BE IT. Their lives were drastically transformed by the Messiah Jesus-Yeshua and are devoted to serving the LORD by sharing his love with the world.
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