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Hi, this is Robert Jeffers, and I'm glad to study God's Word with you every day on this Bible teaching program.

On today's edition, A Pathway to Victory.

You see, a lot of Christians think that they have to die to experience the benefits of their

Christianity. They think that being a Christian, you know, it's all misery until you die and go to

heaven. But the Bible says you don't have to wait until you die to experience the benefits of

the kingdom of God.

You can experience it right now.

Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress.

You know, most Christians understand that prayer is really an important part of their spiritual life. But many don't fully understand why. I mean, if God already knows everything, then what's the point of

praying? Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffers explains how prayer relates to

experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit. Now here's our Bible teacher to introduce today's

message. Dr. Jeffers? Thanks, David, and welcome again to Pathway to Victory.

In children's Bibles and Sunday School coloring books, the Holy Spirit is often portrayed as a dove.

And while that image is certainly biblical, it can often be misleading. You see, Christians tend to think of the Holy Spirit as some passive, peaceful being,

aimlessly floating around in the atmosphere like a cloud or a gust of wind. And that idea couldn't be further from the truth. The

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