September 14th: Hebrews 4:14—5:10 & John 12:23-33
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Alastair Roberts
Christ's suitability as high priest. The hour come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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