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# Reaching the Lost

Loving Difficult People

A short study on compassion — building bridges with the people who are hardest to love.

2 sessions · one a week · 15 pages · PDF · 313 KB · Free

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## The sessions

- Embracing Compassion and Understanding

- Building Bridges, Not Barriers

## What is in the pack?

The complete PDF contains three sections.

Leader’s guideGuidance for leading the sessions, discussion and prayer.Bible study notesThe readings and reflection material for participants.WorksheetQuestions and space for personal reflection.

Leaders can use the complete pack; participants can read or print the study notes and worksheet. All three sections are included in the download.

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