August 30th: Jonah 1 & Matthew 2
August 29, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Jonah flees from the presence of the Lord. The visit of the Magi.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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August 31st: Jonah 2 & Matthew 3
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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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The book of Obadiah. The birth of Jesus.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.
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Shaking the nation. The genealogy of Jesus Christ.
My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/
The Hungry Theologian (with Ralph Roberts)
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