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THE ONE ANOTHERS 5. FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER (Luke 23:26-47)
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1. Joy in the Presence of Jesus In the womb In the women 2. Joy in the Promises of God Her story is wrapped up in His story 3. Joy in the Proclamation of the Gospel Hope for the hearers; blessing for the believers
SOVEREIGNTY AND SUFFERING 7. FAITH (IN THE DARK) (Job Chs 13, 19, 22)
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THE ONE ANOTHERS 1. LOVE ONE ANOTHER (John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:12)
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BROKENNESS (Psalm 34:17-19)
1. THE PROMISE OF GOD! He hears 2. THE PRESENCE OF GOD! He is near 3. THE PROVISION OF GOD! He delivers LESSONS: 1. Trust God’s word 2. Be real in His presence 3. Remember heaven is real 4. We have Jesus now