December 26th: Song of Songs 3 & Luke 22:39-53
December 25, 2021

Alastair Roberts
Solomon's palanquin coming from the wilderness. Arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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December 27th: Song of Songs 4 & Luke 22:54-71
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December 26, 2021
You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride! Peter's denial.
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December 28th: Song of Songs 5 & Luke 23:1-25
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The Bridegroom's unanswered knock at the door. Jesus before Pilate and Herod.
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December 29th: Song of Songs 6 & Luke 23:26-49
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December 28, 2021
The Bride, awesome as an army with banners. The crucifixion.
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December 25th: Song of Songs 2 & Luke 2:1-14
Alastair Roberts
December 24, 2021
Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away! The birth of Jesus Christ.
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December 24th: Song of Songs 1 & Luke 22:1-38
Alastair Roberts
December 23, 2021
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! The Last Supper.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.

December 23rd: Isaiah 66 & Luke 21:5-38
Alastair Roberts
December 22, 2021
Zion gives birth to a new nation. The Olivet Discourse.
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