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Jan 2024
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The Journey | Discovering Your Identity ...

Practicing the Way
About this episode

Our identity and calling has ramifications for who we become and what we do with our lives. John Mark lays out a biblical framework for this journey of discovery, encouraging us to embrace this process with community and the Holy Spirit.


Key Scripture passages: Matthew 3v13-4v11; John 1v20-28; Matthew 16v13-18;

Discussion Guide: https://practicingthewayarchives.org/identity/week-one


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