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ByhenryIn this passage, Jesus prepares his disciples for impending trials and their eventual scattering, emphasizing that true peace comes from being “in Him.” Despite their confidence, Jesus foresees their struggles. He reassures them of the Father’s presence, highlighting that despite failures, peace is attainable through Christ, who has overcome the world.
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ByhenryWho needs an introduction to Psalm 23? It’s one of the most familiar passages in the Bible. That’s likely why my wife suggested it as a starting point. With that challenge, I’ll be continuing the process I used for Psalm 119, and doing a post on one verse per day. Overview Bob MacDonald, in Seeing…
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