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SERMON/HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK OF EASTER 23RD APRIL 2024

SERMON/HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK OF EASTER 23RD APRIL 2024 Acts 11:19-26; Ps. 87; John 10:22-30 Accepting that Jesus is God On several occasions, Jesus’ disciples witnessed Jesus preach the goodnews to non-Jews. This was to show that God’s salvation is not the exclusive property of anyone or group of people. However, they say that experience is the best teacher. The persecution that erupted after the death of Stephen dispersed the disciples across many nations. While it was their aim to continue to preach the goodnews wherever they found themselves, they did not expect non-Jews to welcome the gospel message. It became surprising when they experienced Greeks in Antioch accepting this message and God’s favour was upon them. This experience was to again teach them that everyone is qualified to be saved by the goodnews of Jesus Christ. Salvation is not like some lucrative white collar Jobs that are available to only those who have connections. Since we all acknowledge God as our c...