Mark GalliAs is typical of this God [of Israel], he calls his people into freedom in the most unlikely place.
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[God] will [the people of Israel] call [themselves] to freedom in the most unlikely place. It is very unlikely that the God who has called [Israel] will use [Israel] as a means to accomplish his purpose. The odds against Israel’s survival are astronomical.
Source: Chaos And Grace: Discovering The Liberating Work Of The Holy Spirit
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