October 2nd: Zechariah 12 & Matthew 22:34—23:12
October 1, 2021

Alastair Roberts
The deliverance of Jerusalem from its siege. Jesus challenges the scribes and Pharisees.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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Strike the shepherd! Woes on the scribes and Pharisees.
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October 4th: Zechariah 14 & Matthew 24:1-28
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October 5th: Malachi 1 & Matthew 24:29-51
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October 1st: Zechariah 11 & Matthew 22:1-33
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The rejection of the shepherd. The Parable of the Wedding Feast.
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September 30th: Zechariah 10 & Matthew 21:23-46
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A new Exodus from oppression and restoration in the land. Jesus teaching parables in the temple.
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September 29th: Zechariah 9 & Matthew 21:1-22
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The Lord's coming judgment on the land. The triumphal entry.
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