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Speaker 1: I declare that all obstacles in my life that represent

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Speaker 1: Pharaoh are not fighting against me, that they are going

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Speaker 1: life mission purpose. With this truth, I will continue to

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Speaker 1: move forward with boldness and anticipation, knowing that if you

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Speaker 1: to do great things. Thank you Jesus that my freedom

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Speaker 3: Pharaoh Says No. In our last story, we learned about

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Speaker 3: how Moses and Aaron were united under the call of

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Speaker 3: They challenge him, knowing full well it is not them

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Speaker 2: Hello, I'm pastor Jack Graham with today's episode of the

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Speaker 2: Bible in a Year podcast. In our previous episode, we

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Speaker 2: journeyed with Moses out of Midian and back to Egypt.

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Speaker 2: Along the way, God prepared Moses for his meeting with Pharaoh.

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Speaker 2: God called Erin to go to Moses and meet him,

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Speaker 2: Today we'll hear is Moses and Aaron meet with Pharaoh

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Speaker 2: Pharaoh will not make things easier for Israel. To the contrary,

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Speaker 2: he will increase their suffering. Listen for how Moses reacts,

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Speaker 2: how he speaks honestly with God, and for God's response

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Speaker 3: The doors were as tall as houses. The grand opening

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Speaker 3: rumbling as Moses and Aaron entered in, with the light

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Speaker 2: So then he gave Moses a message to deliver to

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Speaker 2: so thankful that we can bring you our fears, our frustrations,

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Speaker 2: we would be strong in You. Thank you for this

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Speaker 2: always present in the power of your great name. Amen.

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