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Feb 2023
55m 15s

Part 1: Desire

BRIDGETOWN CHURCH
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From the series "God & The Whole Person: Soul, Mind, & Body in His Image." John 9. “What do you want me to do for you?” That is the question Jesus posed to Bartimaeus, a question that targeted his deep desire led to his deep healing. Equally, it’s a question that, asked in Christ’s presence, uncovers our deep desire and leads to our deep healing. 
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