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Passage: James 1:1-18

Big Idea: In light of the coming kingdom, pursue God’s purpose for affliction with dependent, devoted perseverance.

1) Assessing our trials in context

2) Assessing our temptations up close

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1) Assessing our trials in context

2) Assessing our temptations up close