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Sep 2024
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Fall: The Kingdom Rebels Against the Kin...

Practicing the Way
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Why is the world so messed up? John Mark reflects on the reality of the world's dysfunction and how the story of the Fall in Genesis explains humanity's descent into chaos. He challenges us to reconsider our understanding of sin, its origins, and its impact on our lives, ultimately pointing to Jesus as our only hope for overcoming sin and its consequences.


Key Scripture Passage: Genesis 3v1-21


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