3 - Phillipi
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On multiple occasions, Paul found himself writing letters from prison, often asking the Phillipians for money, support, or aid. But who were the Phillipians, and what does it mean that they helped Paul in his times of need? Join Matthew Larsen as he guides us through an ancient prison and considers what life in it may have been like for Paul as he continued his ministry from behind bars.
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