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July 17th: Ezra 5 & Titus 3

Alastair Roberts

July 17th: Ezra 5 & Titus 3

July 16, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Tattenai's investigation concerning the authorization of the temple rebuilding project. Saved by God's grace for a new manner of life.

Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.

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