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Psalm 43:3 – Light and Truth

Posted on August 17, 2010 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Light

Psalm 43:3 (ESV) 3 Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling! As I read this verse this morning, I was reminded of Jesus’ claim to be the light of the world found in John 8:12, 9:5 and 12:46. Since […]

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