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He gave his life that they might live

LWF Good Friday Message 2021 by Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina

Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you are looking for me, let these men go! “This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken, “I did not lose a…

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