July 5th: Esther 1 & Acts 27
July 4, 2021
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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