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    Trial by fire (Jan. 14, 2018)

    UNIFORM LESSON FOR January 14, 2018 Scripture passage and lesson focus: Daniel 3:16-30 Who doesn’t enjoy a good story, especially if it is told by a clever person who can add just the right amount of drama and humor? Ancient Near Eastern folktales are justly famous for employing the power and ambiguity of language to shape a good story that will delight, entertain and also enlighten those who … ...

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