December 10th: Isaiah 53 & Luke 13:10-35
December 9, 2021

Alastair Roberts
The suffering Servant. Parables of Leaven and Mustard Seed and lament over Jerusalem.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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