Episode Description: Does culture matter to God? Isabell Ides (Makah Indian, died 2001 age 101) taught both traditional basketry AND Sunday School—did both honor God? Revelation 21:24-26: "Glory and honor of nations brought into" heavenly city. Cultural distinctives will be celebrated in eternity! God loves variety: 400,000 beetle species, ~7,000 languages, different music/dance/art. Past missionaries often imposed Western culture as "Christian," but Jesus was Middle Eastern! Current stats: 1,800+ languages with NO Scripture. Isabell's basketry AND Sunday School both glorified God. He's a colorful God who delights in diversity!

Scripture: Revelation 21:24-26, 7:9, Isaiah 60:11

Source: Miriam Adeney

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