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October 15th: 2 Kings 6 & 1 John 3:11—4:6

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October 15th: 2 Kings 6 & 1 John 3:11—4:6

October 15, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Elisha, the king of Israel, and the Syrians. Assurance and discernment by the Spirit.

Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).

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