Monthly Archives: March 2013

significant times

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezra 2 This tremendous event – the reoccupation of the homeland of Judah – was personally experienced by thousands who are listed here.  Every now and then we experience a day or an event that we think might be very … Continue reading →

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awesome deeds

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 65 At first, the awesome deeds of the LORD which he is being praised for seem to be the same natural wonders of psalm 19: nature declaring the glory of its designer.  But then, the psalmist paints a picture … Continue reading →

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getting it done

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezra 1 People attribute Cyrus’ decision to restore the holy cities beyond the Tigris river to good royal strategy – and it was.  But the writer of Ezra recognizes that the mastermind behind that good royal strategy is the LORD.  … Continue reading →

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secret strike

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 64 If you have ever been in a place where you fear some secret invasion, or an attack from some unseen enemy, you can appreciate the imagery here.  The enemy has found a place to hide and pounce when … Continue reading →

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the right choices

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 36 We have followed the chronicler as he has retold the story of the kings of Judah.  He took us through the good and the bad – mostly bad – times.  Even the best of the kings did … Continue reading →

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no more Mondays

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 63 There are times when our worship is so sweet, and our experience in God’s presence is so real, that we cannot imagine it getting any better than this.  Then, Monday happens.  Hang in there, believers.  There will be … Continue reading →

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an unexpected mouth

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 35:20-27 We should not be surprised that the great reforming king Josiah would end his life in such an ignominious way.  His story is of one who dared to respond to the word of the LORD.  His only … Continue reading →

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sustaining grace

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 62 This psalm celebrates the security that believers have in the LORD.  That security is not found in any other.  A man – even a good man – cannot be trusted the way God can be trusted.  The LORD … Continue reading →

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looking back, looking forward

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 35:1-19 In the same year that Josiah rediscovered the Book of the Law, he reinstituted the Passover, and celebrated it as none had ever done in his lifetime.  It was a tremendous celebration of God’s grace, which looked … Continue reading →

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saved to serve

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 61 This psalm combines elements of an individual lament and a royal psalm.  David can do this, because his need for God’s response and the preservation of God’s plans through the monarchy are the same purposes.  It is helpful … Continue reading →

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