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Jul 2025
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Become Like Jesus | Practicing the Way V...

Practicing the Way
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“Who are you becoming?” John Mark discusses the call of Jesus for His students to become like their master, as well as how teaching, practice, community, and the Holy Spirit combine to help us practice and live the way of Jesus.


Key Scripture Passages: Luke 6v39-40; 2 Corinthians 3v18, Romans 12v1-2; Matthew 5-7; Galatians 5v13-26.


This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Darren from Henderson, Nevada; Savannah from Portland, Oregon; Bill from Waynesboro, Virginia; Matt from Brookings, South Dakota; and Geoff from Columbus, Ohio. Thank you all so much!


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