December 12th: Isaiah 55 & Luke 14:25—15:10
December 11, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Come to the waters! The Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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December 13th: Isaiah 56 & Luke 15:11-32
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The foreigner and eunuch who keep my Sabbath. The Parable of the Lost Son.
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Israel's idolatry. The Parables of the Unjust Steward and the Rich Man and Lazarus.
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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 11th: Isaiah 54 & Luke 14:1-24
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Zion restored. The Parable of the Great Banquet.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
December 10th: Isaiah 53 & Luke 13:10-35
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The suffering Servant. Parables of Leaven and Mustard Seed and lament over Jerusalem.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://au
December 9th: Isaiah 52 & Luke 12:54—13:9
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news. Knowing the times.
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