December 22nd: Isaiah 65 & Luke 20:27—21:4
December 21, 2021
Alastair Roberts
A new heavens and a new earth. Jesus challenged by the Sadducees concerning the resurrection.
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December 23rd: Isaiah 66 & Luke 21:5-38
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December 22, 2021
Zion gives birth to a new nation. The Olivet Discourse.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/exp
December 24th: Song of Songs 1 & Luke 22:1-38
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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 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.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alasta
December 21st: Isaiah 64 & Luke 20:1-26
Alastair Roberts
December 20, 2021
Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down! The Parable of the Wicked Tenants.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://aud
December 20th: Isaiah 63 & Luke 19:29-48
Alastair Roberts
December 19, 2021
The Divine Warrior coming from Edom. The Triumphal Entry.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/e
December 19th: Isaiah 62 & Luke 19:11-28
Alastair Roberts
December 18, 2021
Zion restored and renamed. The Parable of the Minas.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explor
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