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May 7th: Job 35 & 1 Peter 4:7-19

Alastair Roberts

May 7th: Job 35 & 1 Peter 4:7-19

May 6, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Elihu challenges Job on the question of justice. Living in the light of the last days.

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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