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July 6th: Esther 2 & Acts 28:1-15

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July 6th: Esther 2 & Acts 28:1-15

July 5, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

King Ahasuerus chooses Esther. Paul on Malta.

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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