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2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 — Black Church (classic) - Illustration on Thanksgiving | IllustrateTheWord

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2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 — Black Church (classic)

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In 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, the Lord stands with the suffering and calls the Church to prophetic courage.

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Thanksgiving Perseverance Faith Divine Justice Christian Community

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2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

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