July 25th: 2 Corinthians 8 & Mark 1:14-20
July 24, 2020
Alastair Roberts
The theological underpinnings of Paul's charitable work. The call of Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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