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Hope · 5 readings

Hope in hard seasons

Five readings that make room for grief and weakness while looking toward God’s promises.

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Jesus at the tomb

John 11:17-44

Read John 11:17-44

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What do Jesus’ words and actions reveal as he meets Martha, Mary, and their grief?

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  1. 01Lament and hopeLamentations 3:19-33
  2. 02Jesus at the tombJohn 11:17-44Selected
  3. 03Suffering and God’s loveRomans 8:18-39
  4. 04Grace in weakness2 Corinthians 12:7-10
  5. 05All things newRevelation 21:1-8

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