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Show Don't Tell: Matthew 6:5-15
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Show Don't Tell: Psalm 69
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Show Don't Tell: Luke 5:1-11
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Show Don't Tell: Psalm 146
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Show Don't Tell: Matthew 14:22-36
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Show Don't Tell: Matthew 17:1-13
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Show Don't Tell: Psalm 136
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Show Don't Tell: Luke 9:28-36
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Show Don't Tell: John 1:29-34
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Show Don't Tell: Psalm 32
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Show Don't Tell: Matthew 28:1-10
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Show Don't Tell: John 13:18-30
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Show Don't Tell: Psalm 72
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Show Don't Tell: Matthew 28:16-20
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Show Don't Tell: John 19:1-16
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Show Don't Tell: Mark 1:9-13
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Show Don't Tell: Genesis 32:22-32
Instead of saying "Jacob wrestled with God," put them in the dark by the Jabbok. Middle of the night. Jacob has sent everyone across the river—family, servants, flocks. He is utterly alone. Then: hand
Show Don't Tell: Matthew 27:45-56
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Show Don't Tell: Mark 2:1-12
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Show Don't Tell: Psalm 102
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Show Don't Tell: Luke 24:1-12
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Show Don't Tell: Matthew 4:1-11
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Show Don't Tell: Mark 8:27-33
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Show Don't Tell: Psalm 127
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