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Sep 2023
51m 37s

Gethsemane Prayer | Gospel of Matthew

Practicing the Way
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How do we deal with emotional pain? John Mark explores Jesus's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, and discusses how His model can help us process through our own moments of pain, turmoil, and disappointment.


Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 26v36-46


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