September 2nd: Jonah 4 & Matthew 5:1-20
September 1, 2021

Alastair Roberts
Jonah and the gourd. The Beatitudes.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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September 3rd: Micah 1 & Matthew 5:21-48
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Micah of Moresheth. A righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees.
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September 4th: Micah 2 & Matthew 6:1-18
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Micah challenges economic oppressors. The Lord's Prayer.
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September 5th: Micah 3 & Matthew 6:19-34
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A few days ago, I interviewed Ralph Roberts of The Hungry Theologian YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNK_Y9aRWuRerQXSzQz2QA/). Chec

September 1st: Jonah 3 & Matthew 4
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Jonah preaches to Nineveh. Jesus in the wilderness.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore

August 31st: Jonah 2 & Matthew 3
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August 30, 2021
Jonah's prayer from the deep. John the Baptist.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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