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Article: The Day of Pentecost: May 30, 2004.(Preaching Helps)
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- Currents in Theology and Mission
- Article date:
- April 1, 2004
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Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17 [25-27]
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