June 20th: Ezekiel 43 & Acts 18:1-23
June 19, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Ezekiel's temple's altar and its dedication. Paul in Corinth.
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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The resurrection of the house of Israel. Paul in Thessalonica and Berea.
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