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Barnabas the Levite: Is it significant that Paul learned from a liturgical priest?

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I am curious as to what exactly it is you heard other Protestants say when they spoke about vestments...or what happens at the altar, for that matter.

most were intrigued that there are Biblical ties to what clergy wear, and not just some finery.
 
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most were intrigued that there are Biblical ties to what clergy wear, and not just some finery.
How quick were they to understand?
 
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pretty quick, maybe some seeds were planted
Thankful for that. I've noticed in many situations it can vary and some can take a very long time...
 
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Thankful for that. I've noticed in many situations it can vary and some can take a very long time...

yep, but it's God's job to grow the seed, we simply plant and try to water it from time to time
 
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