November 20th: Isaiah 33 & Luke 4:31-44
November 19, 2021
Alastair Roberts
The treacherous destroyer betrayed and destroyed. Jesus in Capernaum.
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November 21st: Isaiah 34 & Luke 5:1-16
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November 20, 2021
The devastation of Edom. Jesus calls his disciples.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore
November 22nd: Isaiah 35 & Luke 5:17-39
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November 21, 2021
The desert blooming! Jesus challenged by the scribes and Pharisees.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadvers
November 23rd: Isaiah 36 & Luke 6:1-19
Alastair Roberts
November 22, 2021
The speech of the Rabshakeh. The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadvers
November 19th: Isaiah 32 & Luke 4:1-30
Alastair Roberts
November 18, 2021
The righteous king. Temptations in the wilderness.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/
November 18th: Isaiah 31 & Luke 3:23-38
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November 17, 2021
Do not go down to Egypt! The genealogy of Jesus Christ.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/exp
November 17th: Isaiah 30 & Luke 3:1-22
Alastair Roberts
November 16, 2021
Warning against going to Egypt for aid. The voice of one crying in the wilderness.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio
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