September 9th: Micah 7 & Matthew 9:1-17
September 8, 2021

Alastair Roberts
Finding hope in a time of betrayal. New wine in new wineskins.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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