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THE OLD COVENANT AND THE NEW COVENANT COMPARED Hebrews 9:1-28 focuses on the fact that the Old Covenant featured aspects meant only as symbols of the "true" high priesthood of Christ. Since Christ's sacrifice is more powerful and performed in a better place, it is more effective in securing our salvation than the sacrifices of animals. "Priestly service in the tabernacle under the Old Covenant was a remarkable feat. When those things had been prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services/rituals. But into the second part, the high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the people's sins committed in ignorance. His entrance into the second part was not for fellowship, but only for atonement. The atoning blood was first for his own sins and then for the sins of his people." Access to the Holiest of All was thus severely restricted. Even when someone could enter,

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment of his government to completing the “Agenda 111” Hospital Project, whose sod he cut in August 2021. According to President Akufo-Addo, thus far, eighty-six (86) district hospitals, two (2) regional psychiatric hospitals, and the western regional hospital are ongoing, which are all at various levels of completion. Speaking at the commissioning of the St. Michael’s Specialist Hospital, on Saturday, 30th September 2023, at Abeka Lapaz, the President stated that “the average completion rate of the eighty-nine (89) ongoing projects is fifty-two percent (52%), with work at some of the sites being seventy to eighty percent complete.” He told the gathering that the construction of these 89 hospitals are being undertaken by indigenous Ghanaian contractors, who have provided direct and indirect jobs to Ghanaians. “There is an average number of one hundred and twenty (120) workers on each construction site,

Countries change their names for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it's  for political purposes or to encourage a sense of national pride . The switch might be motivated by marketing considerations and occasionally it could be the result of a royal decree. Here are some of them: Gold Coast → Ghana 🇬🇭 (1957) Swaziland → Eswatini 🇸🇿 (2018) Ivory Coast → Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 (1986) Tanganyika and Zanzibar → Tanzania 🇹🇿 (1964) Upper Volta → Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 (1984) Southern Rhodesia → Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 (1980) Northern Rhodesia → Zambia 🇿🇲 (1964) Zaire → DR Congo 🇨🇩 (1997) Dahomey Republic → Benin Republic 🇧🇯 (1975) Dahomey Republic → Benin Republic (1975): 🇧🇯  Reason: To discard the colonial-era name and honor the historical Kingdom. Southern Rhodesia → Zimbabwe (1980): 🇿🇼  Reason: Gained independence from British colonial rule and adopted the name "Zimbabwe" to reflect its historical and cultural heritage. "Zimbabwe" means "Great House of Stone.&q

Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy, the former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost Worldwide from 1998 to 2008 got retired from active ministry today in Germany after serving in full time ministry for 39 years. In a colourful event to mark his retirement saw the current chair of the church, Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, grace the occasion with some executive members.  Still with an iota of hope to convalesce from his immobility, Apostle Ntumy rocked his wheelchair clouded by his family and members to bid him farewell. He recently celebrated his 65th birthday. His woes started after his tenure as the chairman of the church of Pentecost.   Recounting his ordeal, Apostle Dr. Ntumy opine how he underwent a surgical operation on his cervical spine where doctors told him he would lose the use of his hands and feet between three to six days after the surgery but things went south as predicted and has now resulted in the use of an electric wheelchair for his daily business. He recounted how he

Prostate cancer is a worrying condition for men and can be life-threatening if left untreated. The rise of prostate cancer these days is overwhelming and men need to be aware of the risk factors, causes, and symptoms. Here is everything you must know: Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate, a small gland in the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Its function is to produce the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. It is the most common type of cancer in men. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, but many factors may increase the risk of developing the disease. These include: •Age: Prostate cancer is most common i

She is not a Ghanaian. She is not American. She is not a Nigerian. She is a Cameronian. Do you know her? Her name is Okawa Shaznay, a Nollywood actress from Cameron and the first from her country to successfully break into Nollywood with her role in the blockbuster movie titled "Iyore" starring alongside Rita Dominic and Joseph Benjamin. Okawa Shaznay was born on May 6, 1986, in Bamenda Northwest Region, Cameroon. She is currently 37 years old. She hails from Bamenda, Cameroon. Okawa Shaznay received her secondary school education at Presbyterian Secondary School Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon. After completing her secondary education, she relocated to the United States with her family in 2005 to pursue her higher education where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Southern University in 2009. In 2016, she became prominent after playing the lead role in the hit TV series Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose. Her film debut was "Maste