November 4th: Isaiah 17 & Mark 12:13-34
November 3, 2021

Alastair Roberts
An oracle against Damascus and Israel. Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees question Jesus.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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Messengers to Cush. Judgment upon the Temple.
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November 6th: Isaiah 19 & Mark 13:14-37
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November 7th: Isaiah 20 & Mark 14:1-25
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November 3rd: Isaiah 16 & Mark 11:27—12:12
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The conclusion of the oracle against Moab. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers.
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November 2nd: Isaiah 15 & Mark 11:1-26
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The oracle against Moab. The Triumphal Entry.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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November 1st: Isaiah 14 & Revelation 19:1-16
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