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Seek the Welfare of Your Mission Field - Missional (Jeremiah 29:11)

Source: Missional interpretation78 words

God told the exiles to "seek the peace of the city where I have sent you." Sent—even exile was mission. The exiles were to bless Babylon, pray for their captors, work for the city's good. Jeremiah 29:...

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Topics & Themes

missionsentexilewelfareblessing

Scripture References

Jeremiah 29:11Jeremiah 29:7

Emotional Tone

hopepeacetrust

Audience

adults

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