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2016 Third Quarter’s Study: The Role of the Church in the Community
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This Quarter’s Study Contents
- “The Restoration of All Things” • June 25 – July 1
- Restoring Dominion • July 2 – 8
- Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 1 • July 9 – 15
- Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 2 • July 16 – 22
- Jesus on Community Outreach • July 23 – 29
- Jesus Mingled With People • July 30 – August 5
- Jesus Desired Their Good • August 6 – 12
- Jesus Showed Sympathy • August 13 – 19
- Jesus Ministered to Their Needs • August 20 – 26
- Jesus Won Their Confidence • August 27 – September 2
- Jesus Bade Them, “Follow Me” • September 3 – 9
- Urban Ministry in the End time • September 10 – 16
- How Shall We Wait? • September 17 – 23
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Scripture references other than from the King James Version quoted by permission in this Bible study guide, for Standard Edition, Third Quarter 2016, are as follows:
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