Sackcloth, Sin, and Stiff Necks | The Writings | Nehemiah 9-12
Episode Date: September 16, 2024What's up with the Israelites wearing sackcloth and ashes when praying? Are you better at confessing other people's sins or your own? What does it mea...
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