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Sep 2024
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Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matt...

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Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we've learned during this journey with others in our lives.

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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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