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J. Vernon McGee on Prophetic Light - Dispensational (Psalm 119:105)

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"Scripture illumines not just personal morality but prophetic truth—where we are in God's program, what is yet to come. The Word lights both daily steps and end-times understanding. In increasingly dark days, we need this lamp more than ever." — J. Vernon McGee. Dispensational: prophetic illumination.

Topics & Themes

propheticGod's programend timesdark daysunderstanding

Scripture References

Psalm 119:1052 Peter 1:19

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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