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First Presbyterian Church JacksonMay 3, 2026 · 40 min

Keep the Faith: The Ministry of Mimicry

Name: Keep the Faith: The Ministry of Mimicry
Uploaded: 2026-05-03T15:02:57.000Z
Duration: 40 min 28 s
Description: God matures faithful gospel servants through two instruments: the imitation of godly mentors and the affliction that comes from living a godly life in a hostile world, and in both cases he sustains and delivers his people through the trial rather than exempting them from it.

God matures faithful gospel servants through two instruments: the imitation of godly mentors and the affliction that comes from living a godly life in a hostile world, and in both cases he sustains and delivers his people through the trial rather than exempting them from it.

Stories told

shadrach, meshach, and abednego in the fiery furnace jesus setting his face to go to jerusalem the crucifixion of jesus (legs not broken)

Scripture referenced

Psalm 34 2 Timothy 3 2 Timothy 3:10 Daniel 3 Philippians 3:8–14 2 Timothy 3:10–11 2 Timothy 3:10–13 Philippians 3:10 Philippians 3:10–11 2 Timothy 4:5 2 Timothy 4:8 2 Timothy 4:10

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