December 17th: Isaiah 60 & Luke 18:1-30
December 16, 2021

Alastair Roberts
Arise, shine, for your light has come! The Parable of the Persistent Widow, the Parable of the Tax Collector and the Pharisee, and the Rich Ruler.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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December 18th: Isaiah 61 & Luke 18:31—19:10
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. Jesus in Jericho.
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December 19th: Isaiah 62 & Luke 19:11-28
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Zion restored and renamed. The Parable of the Minas.
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December 20th: Isaiah 63 & Luke 19:29-48
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The Divine Warrior coming from Edom. The Triumphal Entry.
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December 16th: Isaiah 59 & Luke 17:20-37
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The Lord clothing himself with salvation. The coming of the kingdom of God.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alasta

December 15th: Isaiah 58 & Luke 17:1-19
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The fast that the Lord delights in. True servants, cleansing the ten lepers.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alast

December 14th: Isaiah 57 & Luke 16
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December 13, 2021
Israel's idolatry. The Parables of the Unjust Steward and the Rich Man and Lazarus.
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