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Jul 2024
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Rest For Your Soul | Sabbath E1 (Revampe...

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Are you tired? In our world filled with fast-paced digital technology, what do we do to combat the restlessness that corrodes at our soul? John Mark teaches on how the practice of Sabbath can help us embody the peace of Jesus in our lives and and radically change our walk with God.


Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 11v28-30; Hebrews 4v1-11


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