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ZephaniahsDay of the LorD

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by gerald flurry


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ZephaniahsDay of the LorD

by gerald flurry

The Day of the Lord will be a time of Gods greatwrath upon rebellious mankind. It is now just

ahead of us. The Prophet Zephaniah tells usapproximately when the Day of the Lord willoccur and how we can be protected from it.

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