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August 21st: Amos 2 & John 17

Alastair Roberts

August 21st: Amos 2 & John 17

August 20, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Oracles against Moab, Judah, and Israel. Jesus' high priestly prayer.

Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/.

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