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More Than He Bargained For - Part 2

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More Than He Bargained For - Part 2

November 28, 2021
The Bible for Today with John Stott
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John Stott explains why the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 was recorded, what Luke wanted his readers to learn from it and what lessons it has for us today.

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