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#SV – The Turn

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Paul and Barnabas continued on from Pergaand reached Antioch in Pisidia.On the sabbath they entered the synagogue and took their seats.Many Jews and worshipers who were converts to Judaismfollowed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to themand urged them to remain faithful to the grace of God. On the following sabbath almost the whole city gatheredto hear the word of the Lord.When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousyand with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said,“It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first,but since you … Continue reading #SV – The Turn

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#SV – Passing-overs

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God,            did not regard equality with God            something to be grasped.Rather, he emptied himself,            taking the form of a slave,            coming in human likeness;            and found human in appearance,            he humbled himself,            becoming obedient to the point of death,            even death on a cross.Because of this, God greatly exalted him            and bestowed on him the name            which is above every name,            that at the name of Jesus            every knee should bend,            of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth,            and every tongue confess that            Jesus Christ is Lord,            … Continue reading #SV – Passing-overs