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David Bosch on Missionary Endurance - Missional (Hebrews 12:1-2)

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"The missionary race requires endurance—opposition, setbacks, delayed fruit. But we run surrounded by missionary witnesses: the apostles, the martyrs, faithful laborers through centuries. And we look to Jesus, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross. His joy is seeing the nations come." — David Bosch. Missional: missionary endurance.

Topics & Themes

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Scripture References

Hebrews 12:1-2

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Audience

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