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1 Samuel 16 — Charismatic (pastoral)

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1 Samuel 16: In Spirit-led life, it meets us gently—stirs hunger for God’s presence and empowered ministry.

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1 Samuel 16

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1 Samuel 16: As Law and Gospel, it doesn’t flatter us—exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.

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Isaiah 6: In context, it meets us gently—calls us to live the text’s core truth with integrity.

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1 Samuel 16 — Charismatic (pastoral)

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1 Samuel 16 — Lutheran (classic)

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