As you close a Bible study session, say a prayer of commission so that God bless you all as you go out to minister the word. We are grateful for the wisdom and understanding we have all received ...

I receive questions about God and the Bible, and one of the more frequent is whether God really listens and answers prayer.

NATHAN: It is used all around the world and has been translated into hundreds of different languages. PRAYING IN FRENCH The Lord's Prayer covers many of the key beliefs in Christianity.

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