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Matthew 3:1-12 — Black Church (edgy) - Illustration on John the Baptist | IllustrateTheWord

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Matthew 3:1-12 — Black Church (edgy)

By ChurchWiseAISource: illustratetheword.com15 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

Matthew 3:1-12 16:19-31 refuses respectability—God isn’t impressed by polish, He’s moved by justice—today, not someday.

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John the Baptist Repentance Baptism Judgment Preparation

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