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Freedom Most Coveted

Most Countries Celebrate Independence

Without the shackles of bondage freedom is difficult to appreciate

A feeling of bondage and no hope When you are a greatly oppressed people. Exodus 2:23 When your life is burdened by demons or blindness. Mark 5:1ff; Matt. 9:27ff Or, when your life has hit rock bottom and have no hope. Lk. 15:14ff

Wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death Wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death? Romans 7:24

You shall know the truth and the truth will make you free! John 8:32

For freedom Christ set us free!!! Freedom for Israel. Exodus 14 Freedom for the demon possessed and blind. Mark 5:20; Matt. 9:31 Freedom for today’s prodigals. Freedom for all who are in Christ! Rom. 8:1; Gal. 5:1

The Result of Good News Freedom!