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September 27th: 2 Chronicles 14 & James 2:1-13

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September 27th: 2 Chronicles 14 & James 2:1-13

September 27, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Asa's battle against Zerah and the Ethiopians. Do not show partiality.

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

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