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July 5th: Esther 1 & Acts 27

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July 5th: Esther 1 & Acts 27

July 4, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Queen Vashti does not come at King Ahasuerus's command. Shipwreck!

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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