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Discovering Ecclesiastes
September 24th, 2023
Ecclesiastes is a fascinating entry in the Old Testament (OT) wisdom literature. It has solicited a variety of impressions, some interpreting the book as presenting a disenchanted, existential, and me...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller

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Praying for HelpersDiscovering HabakkukThe Oppressed Church at SmyrnaDiscovering ZephaniahPraying for HarmonyThe Compromised Church at PergamosDiscovering HaggaiLifted Upon the CrossHe Died For YouLifted from the GraveWhat the Old Testament Says about the Resurrection
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Lifted to the ThroneDiscovering ZechariahThe Corrupt Church at ThyatiraOur Eternal GodThe Dying Church at SardisDiscovering MalachiOur Creator GodThe Lukewarm Church at LaodiceaThe Persevering Church at PhiladelphiaThe Heavenly Throne Room of GodThe Shared Sufferings of Christ
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Made to ReignThe Seal JudgmentsBelievers in the TribulationUnder His WingsIntroducing the Trumpet JudgmentsNew Testament BackgroundsThe Blessing of Rest
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