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Oct 2023
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2 Thessalonians Overview: Jesus Hasn't C...

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Under intense persecution, the Thessalonian church slowly began to believe that Jesus had already returned, and perhaps, left them behind. Seth and David talk about misconceptions about Jesus' return and why our suffering can be both good news and proof that we haven't been left behind. 
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