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Speaker 1: In the same way, Jesus, that you called forth Lazarus

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Speaker 1: You've given me in Jesus name, Amen, Thank you for

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Speaker 1: praying with me today. Continue listening for an incredible Bible

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Speaker 1: com Lazarus.

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Speaker 2: In our last story, we learned about Jesus's stories of

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Speaker 2: word against Jesus. Through his friend Lazarus, Jesus would display

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Speaker 3: Hello, this is Jack Graham with today's episode of the

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Speaker 3: Bible in a Year podcast. In our last episode, we

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Speaker 3: we would pray with humility as we approach God. Today,

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Speaker 3: we'll hear how Jesus experiences grief when his dear friend

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Speaker 3: how Jesus demonstrates his power over death. Because only Jesus

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Speaker 3: Soon it would be Jesus himself who died and was

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Speaker 3: have eternal life by putting our faith in Christ. Dear God,

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Speaker 3: we thank you for today's trom this story, that you

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Speaker 3: to you, Lord, We come to you in faith and

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Speaker 3: belief because you are the resurrection and the Life. Amen

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Speaker 3: and Amen. Thank you for listening to Today's Bible in

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Speaker 3: a year. I'm Pastor Jack Graham from Dallas, Texas. You

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