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August 14th: 2 Samuel 2 & Romans 14

Alastair Roberts

August 14th: 2 Samuel 2 & Romans 14

August 13, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

David becomes king of Judah and Ish-bosheth of Israel. Not judging our brother or causing him to stumble.

Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).

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