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Jul 2023
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Who Do You Say I Am? | Gospel of Matthew

Practicing the Way
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"How you answer the question, 'who do you say I am,' will define you."

John Mark explores Simon Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. He shows us that in seeing Jesus rightly, we move from fear to faith.


Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 16v13-20


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