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Apr 2023
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God Created Man Male and Female: What Do...

Osaro Ochuko Adade
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God has designed men for Christlike servant-leadership, and God has designed women to honor and affirm her husband’s leadership.

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Scripture: Genesis 1:26–31

Uploaded: November 24, 2012

Topic: Manhood & Womanhood

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