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J. Vernon McGee on Courage for the Last Days - Dispensational (Joshua 1:9)

Source: J. Vernon McGee50 words

"Joshua faced daunting territory; we face perilous times. The prophetic scriptures warn of increasing difficulty in the last days. But the same God who went with Joshua goes with us. Be strong! The Lord of prophecy controls history. We know how it ends." — J. Vernon McGee. Dispensational: prophetic courage.

Topics & Themes

last daysperilous timesprophecycontrols historyhow it ends

Scripture References

Joshua 1:92 Timothy 3:1

Emotional Tone

hopetrustencouragement

Audience

adults

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