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The Last Words of David. (2 Samuel 23: 1...

Pastor Jeremy R McCandless
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Send us a text To receive my weekly newsletter: subscribe on Substack. Jeremy McCandless | Substack To receive all my podcasts early and ad-free, follow me for free on Patreon: Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources Today, we step into 2 Samuel 23, a chapter that feels like a deep breath near the end of a long journey. The battles ... Show More
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The Cost of Pride and the Mercy of God. (2 Samuel 24: 1-25)
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.Praise in the Aftermath. (2 Samuel 22: 1-51)
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When Old Wounds Resurface. (2 Samuel 21: 1-22)
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