Emphasis Preaching Journal
I pray therefore that you...
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"I pray therefore that you may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory" (Ephesians 3:13).
Paul's mission was to do ministry among the Gentiles and the "not so traditionally religious" people. It caused him and the Gentile Christians some heartache, but he could see God's movement in the church and did not lose heart.
Paul's mission was to do ministry among the Gentiles and the "not so traditionally religious" people. It caused him and the Gentile Christians some heartache, but he could see God's movement in the church and did not lose heart.