The Story of Zohn (Grade 4, Language Arts)

    Zohn Evans (A.D. 306 - 394) was a Christian missionary. He converted over 60,000 people to Christianity, including 3,000 in one day, and 15,000 in one week.

    Zohn used to be called John. He used to be a Muslim. Most of his friends were also Muslims, but one day, he had a classmate named Gregory McGregor, who was a Christian. Gregory was mean to John, so John told lies about Christians. This made Christians afraid of John. He was known as a major enemy in several Christian communities.

    One day, John was walking on the street, he heard a voice. It was from Jesus Himself. Jesus said, “John, why are you telling lies about My followers?” John responded, “Where is this voice coming from?” Jesus said, “It is coming from Jesus Christ of Nazareth. You are telling lies about My people, but depart for the Vatican in Rome and talk to one of My devout followers.”

    While John was on his way to Rome, Jesus sent one of His devout followers, Mikal, to go to the Vatican and wait for John. Jesus made a painting only visible to Mikal with John’s face on it. When Mikal saw a guy who looked just like the guy in the painting, he knew it was John. Mikal said, “John, why do you hate my Lord and Savior?” John explained the whole story, mentioning Gregory, his lies about Christians, and Jesus’ messages.

    After John understood the Christian faith, he said, “Oh, so Jesus is our Savior?” Mikal responded, “Yes, and He is also the Son of God. He is God, and part of the Blessed Trinity, along with God the Father and the Holy Spirit.” John converted to Christianity a few days later.

    After his conversion, Jesus said to him, “John, you are a great man. Because you have served Me, no longer shall you be called John, but now Zohn.” And so John was Zohn. Jesus told him to tell the Gospel to as many people as he could. And he did. On the first day of preaching alone, Zohn converted more than 600 people. In 346, he converted more than 21,000 people.

    Zohn was a great man. His story shows that even if you sin, you can still be forgiven by none other than God.