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Dec 2024
14m 24s

Rise of the Emperor

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For thousands of years, God followed his people and spoke mightily through heroes, kings, poets, and prophets… But for 400 years, there was silence… What happened in those silent years?

Today's Bible verse is Philippians 2:5-7, from the King James Version.

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