“All Things Are Possible for the One Who Has Faith”

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“All Things Are Possible for the One Who Has Faith”


The Nakhimovskiy District Court of the city of Sevastopol will soon announce its verdict in the case involving Brother Maksim Zinchenko. The prosecutor has yet to request a potential sentence.


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Maksim Zinchenko

Born: 1992 (Ukraine)


Biography: Worked as a welder


Raised in a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Baptized in 2006


Married Karina in 2015


Personal Comments


What verse from the Bible has helped you?


One of my favorite verses is Mark 9:23, which says in part: “All things are possible for the one who has faith.” These words fill me with courage. So before every court appearance or anytime I feel worried or insecure, I repeat those words to myself. I also ask Jehovah for boldness. Often, when I leave the courtroom, I am amazed at what I was able to accomplish with Jehovah’s help. I see clearly why it is more important than ever for me to use each day to draw closer to Jehovah. And I am confident that as long as he is with me, I can deal with whatever happens.


We are confident that Jehovah will reward the boldness and endurance shown by Maksim and all who continue doing His will.—Hebrews 10:35, 36.


Time Line


May 17, 2023


Criminally charged with participating in the activities of an extremist organization


May 22, 2023


Home searched. Maksim and Karina interrogated. Maksim placed in a temporary detention center


May 24, 2023


Maksim released and placed under house arrest


July 12, 2023


Criminal trial began


In the photo: Brother Maksim Zinchenko and his wife, Karina.

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