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May 2nd: Job 30 & James 5

Alastair Roberts

May 2nd: Job 30 & James 5

May 1, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Job laments his current condition. Prayer in persecution, in suffering, in sickness, and in sin.

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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