Lula's Discovery: The Ancient Scroll

    By addis wendafrash

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    05 Jul, 2024

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    Once upon a time, in the heart of Ethiopia, there lived a curious and adventurous girl named Lula.

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    One day, while running through the fields, Lula stumbled upon an old, hidden chest under the large tree. She opened it and found an ancient, dusty scroll.

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    The scroll was old and mysterious, with intricate and ancient script. As Lula carefully unrolled it, the scroll began to speak.

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    Lula’s eyes sparkled with excitement. 'The Ethiopian Orthodox Bible? I must learn more!' she exclaimed. And so, Lula was transported into a magical She marveled at the miracles, like the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus walking on water, and the healing of the blind..

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    With new knowledge and a heart full of wonder, Lula was transported back to her village. 'I must share these stories with my friends!' she thought.

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    Lula gathered her friends under the large tree and began to tell them the story of David and Goliath.

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    'A long time ago,' Lula began, 'there was a young shepherd named David. He was brave and full of faith in God. One day, the Israelites were at war with the Philistines. Among the Philistines was a giant named Goliath.'

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    'Goliath shouted, 'Who will fight me? If any man can defeat me, the Philistines will be your servants. But if I win, you will serve us!'

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    'Goliath was so big and scary that no one dared to fight him,' Lula continued. 'But David, even though he was just a boy, believed that God would help him.' David said to the King, 'I will fight Goliath. God has helped me protect my sheep from lions and bears. He will help me defeat this giant too.'

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    'The King gave David his blessing and even offered his armor, but David refused. He took only his slingshot and five smooth stones from the river,' Lula narrated.

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    Goliath laughed, 'Am I a dog, that you come at me with sticks? Come here, and I'll feed your flesh to the birds and wild animals!' 'You come against me with sword and spear,' David replied, 'but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty. Today, everyone will know that there is a God in Israel.'

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    Lula continued excitedly, 'With just one stone, David defeated Goliath! The Israelites won the battle, and David became a hero. It shows us that no matter how big our problems are, with faith and courage, we can overcome them.'

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