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Lead:

Nehemiah’s burden.

Intro:

Finally back in the U.S.! Sinuses/allergies doing better! Oh, and forgot to mention a freebie — see Sources and Resources below.

Sponsor:

Bible segment (read along with The Bible Project):

Passage: Nehemiah 1-3
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 65
Words: ~1576

Apologetics/reflections segment:

The problem of pain or evil or suffering isn’t just a common objection to the existence of God, it’s a problem for those we love all around us. Perhaps it’s even a problem for you. In this few days we’ll look at short, rapid-fire responses from Tim Cox, but maybe add a little reflection around what he has to say, too. (1)

Wisdom segment: none

Passage: Psalm 39
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 13
Words: ~213

Love you!

-R

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Sources and resources:

(1) Timothy Fox, God & Evil: “9 Rapid-Fire Responses,” SeanMcDowell.org blog, July 13, 2019, Accessed July 17, 2019, https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/god-and-evil-9-rapid-fire-responses.

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