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Paul's Challenge(s)?

Matt

24 Mar 2025
Paul's Challenge(s)?
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A mini reflection on the use of Paul's writings* as a directing challenge at the end of some of my sermons. My pattern lends itself to:

Old Testament > Gospel > Then...

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