Q&A#72 Moving Mountains
October 15, 2018
Alastair Roberts
Today's question: "What is your interpretation of Jesus' sayings about the prayers of believers "moving mountains"?"
Within my discussion I reference N.T. Wright's interpretation from 'Jesus and the Victory of God' (https://amzn.to/2pVvtH7).
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