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John 20:19-31 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

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In John 20:19-31, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.

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John 20:19-31

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In John 20:19-31, the Lord stands with the suffering and calls the Church to prophetic courage.

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Acts 2:14a, 22-32 — Universal (classic)

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Acts 9:36-43 — Dispensational (pastoral)

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John 20:19-31 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

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