September 20th: 1 Kings 11 & Hebrews 10:1-18
September 19, 2020
Alastair Roberts
The Lord raises up adversaries for Solomon. Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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