LKBC DJ 2014 Qtr 2

• FOREWORD •

A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ (Study of Second Corinthians) It feels like yesterday that we had just celebrated the dawn of the New Year. However, this Devotional Journal is a reminder that we are, in fact, entering the second quarter of 2014.

If you are like me, three months into the ‘new’ year is all it takes for me to realize that a number of the ‘old’ issues and wrestlings I had in the past year(s) didn’t just go away because I am in a new year. The Apostle Paul’s description that we are but “jars of clay” is apt. What can you expect from “jars of clay” when they are but… just clay?

There was a certain group in the Corinthian church that not only saw Paul as just “clay”, they were determined to help the church believe he was nothing but clay. The amazing thing is that Paul was unfussed about it.

Instead, he admited he was but clay, and insisted that there’s something glorious about this clay: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”

2 Corinthians 4:7

Paul realized that God specializes in using “jars of clay” like him. That God would put the “treasure” of His Good News and His Gift into unimpressive, ordinary clay pots like Paul, is a revelation of His “all-surpassing power” that capitalizes on our commonness and even weaknesses, to bring glory to Himself.

You are not alone if you feel like “jars of clay”. But as you take time to read and obey His Spirit through His Word, my prayer is that you may experience His “all-surpassing power” displaying His “treasure” in and through you!

God’s Blessings,

Pastor Jimmy Boh i

• CONTENT •

...in this Devotional Journal.

From Monday to Friday each week, you are encouraged to read and reflect on only one psalm and other suggested scripture passages for the week.

Use your creativity to portion out the reading texts for the week as you anticipate the week’s schedule and pace.

Please have your additional readings if need be. However, you are encourage to cultivate the discipline of meditating on the same psalm or passages daily, listening to the Holy Spirit’s invitation within you through any particular word, or verse, or phrase, drawing personal applications from it.

In fact, the point of scriptural meditation is not so much to draw application, but to learn to dwell in God’s Presence. Let us not be satisfied with insight from God’s Word, but learn to dwell inside His Sanctuary.

A sample journal entry is given on the next page.  Record: Read the text and record down any particular verse(s) or word(s) or thought(s) that strikes you.  Reflect: Write your thoughts on what God is impressing upon your heart.

This could be thanksgivings or areas of obedience needed.  Respond: Journal what you will do in response to God’s Word. This may include your application, own written prayers and resolutions.

“But, ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’”

2 Corinthians 10:17

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Sample This is a sample journal entry.

. A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ

January 2014

1, Wed

 Study of 2 Corinthians

Week 1

Text: Exodus 3:1-6 Record: Moses saw the burning bush , and he was intrigue by the fact that “the bush does not burn up.” Then in verse 4, it is written : “When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush , ‘Moses! Moses!’”

Reflect: Nothing happens by chance. Moses had to lead the flock to the far side of the desert just to feed them . I can imagine the hassle and the inconveniences invol ved. But it was there that Moses saw the burning bush. When Moses became attentive to what he saw, God spoke!

Respond: Lord, how often I’ve missed the opportunity of hearing You speak, addressing me by name because I was so distracted by the demands and the desires of my life. I realized that You desires my attention , because You love me personally…

Help me, O God, in this New Year to become more and more attentive to Your Presence, because You are already here among us. Emmanuel God, let me see You and hear You speak!

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• March/April 2014 •

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:

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March 2014

31, Mon

Week 14

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

1, Tue

Week 14

Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:

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April 2014

2, Wed

Week 14

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

3, Thu

Week 14

Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:

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April 2014

4, Fri

Week 14

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

5-6, Sat-Sun

Week 14

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

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. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

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. Additional Notes

6 April 2014 Week 14

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

7, Mon

Week 15

Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

8, Tue

Week 15

Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

9, Wed

Week 15

Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

10, Thu

Week 15

Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

11, Fri Week 15

Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

12-13, Sat-Sun

Week 15

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

15

. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

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. Additional Notes

13 April 2014 Week 15

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:

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April 2014

14, Mon

Week 16

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

15, Tue

Week 16

Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:

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April 2014

16, Wed

Week 16

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

17, Thu

Week 16

Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:

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April 2014

18, Fri Week 16

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

19-20, Sat-Sun

Week 16

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

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. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

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. Additional Notes

20 April 2014 Week 16

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:

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April 2014

21, Mon

Week 17

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

22, Tue

Week 17

Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:

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April 2014

23, Wed

Week 17

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

24, Thu

Week 17

Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:

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April 2014

25, Fri Week 17

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

26-27, Sat-Sun

Week 17

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

31

. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

32

. Additional Notes

27 April 2014 Week 17

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:

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April 2014

28, Mon

Week 18

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

April 2014

29, Tue

Week 18

Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:

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April 2014

30, Wed

Week 18

• May 2014 •

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

1, Thu

Week 18

Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:

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May 2014

2, Fri

Week 18

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

3-4, Sat-Sun

Week 18

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

41

. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

42

. Additional Notes

4 May 2014 Week 18

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:

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May 2014

5, Mon

Week 19

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

6, Tue

Week 19

Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:

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46

May 2014

7, Wed

Week 19

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

8, Thu

Week 19

Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:

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May 2014

9, Fri

Week 19

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

10-11, Sat-Sun

Week 19

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

49

. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

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. Additional Notes

11 May 2014 Week 19

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:

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May 2014

12, Mon

Week 20

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

13, Tue

Week 20

Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:

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May 2014

14, Wed

Week 20

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

15, Thu

Week 20

Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:

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May 2014

16, Fri Week 20

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

17-18, Sat-Sun

Week 20

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

57

. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

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. Additional Notes

18 May 2014 Week 20

0 Prayers & Answers

59

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:

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May 2014

19, Mon

Week 21

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

20, Tue

Week 21

Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:

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May 2014

21, Wed

Week 21

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

22, Thu

Week 21

Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:

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May 2014

23, Fri Week 21

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

24-25, Sat-Sun

Week 21

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

65

. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

66

. Additional Notes

25 May 2014 Week 21

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:

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May 2014

26, Mon

Week 22

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

27, Tue

Week 22

Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:

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May 2014

28, Wed

Week 22

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May 2014

29, Thu

Week 22

Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:

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May 2014

30, Fri Week 22

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

May/June 2014

31-1, Sat-Sun

Week 22

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

73

• June 2014 •

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. Additional Notes

1 June 2014 Week 22

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:

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June 2014

2, Mon

Week 23

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

June 2014

3, Tue

Week 23

Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:

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80

June 2014

4, Wed

Week 23

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

June 2014

5, Thu

Week 23

Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:

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June 2014

6, Fri

Week 23

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

June 2014

7-8, Sat-Sun

Week 23

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

83

. Sermon Reflections  Title:  Text:  Speaker:

84

. Additional Notes

8 June 2014 Week 23

0 Prayers & Answers

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:

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June 2014

9, Mon

Week 24

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

June 2014

10, Tue

Week 24

Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:

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June 2014

11, Wed

Week 24

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

June 2014

12, Thu

Week 24

Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:

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. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:

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90

June 2014

13, Fri Week 24

. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians

June 2014

14-15, Sat-Sun

Week 24

Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?

91

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92

. Additional Notes

15 June 2014 Week 24

0 Prayers & Answers

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