February 12th: Jeremiah 42 & 2 Corinthians 10
February 11, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Do not return to Egypt! Paul challenges the boasting of his opponents.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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