Are You Gentle Like Jesus? by Dan Doriani
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Not long ago,
Not long ago,
We've all been there. Sitting in a living room, having just finished a Bible study, your small group now turns to a time of prayer by soliciting requests.
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Editors' note: This series explores key doctrines of the Christian faith and their practical ramifications for everyday life. Earlier in this series:
D. A. Carson on Christ's intercession
Sam Storms on Christ's second coming
Robert Peterson on adoption
Greg Allison on divine omniscience
Soak in this portrait of your heavenly Father.
Your Father is perfectly faithful.
Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
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Scripture
Exodus 4:24-26
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