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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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.
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December 14th: Isaiah 57 & Luke 16
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