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September 10th: 1 Kings 2 & Hebrews 1

Alastair Roberts

September 10th: 1 Kings 2 & Hebrews 1

September 9, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Solomon establishes his kingdom. The Son is greater than the angels.

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

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