the lessons about the collection for the saints<\/a> (I Corinthians16:1-2). This has helped me prepare for Sunday school teaching!<\/p>\nThanks, Jeffrey.<\/p>\n\t
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I’m glad they were useful to you in your studies.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I benefited greatly from the lessons about the collection for the saints (I Corinthians16:1-2). This has helped me prepare for Sunday school teaching! Thanks, Jeffrey. 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