Monthly Archives: May 2017

reaching those up a tree

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2033 Luke 19:7-10 Luk 19:7 But when the people saw it, they all complained, “He has gone in to stay with a man who is a sinner.” Luk 19:8 So Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, … Continue reading →

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seeking spiritual success

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2032 Luke 19:1-6 Luk 19:1 And after he entered it, he was passing through Jericho. Luk 19:2 And notice this man called Zacchaeus; he was a prominent tax collector and he was rich. Luk 19:3 He was … Continue reading →

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the witness difference

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2031 Luke 18:40-43 Luk 18:40 So Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus asked him, Luk 18:41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He … Continue reading →

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spectacle or Saviour

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2030 Luke 18:35-39 Luk 18:35 While Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. Luk 18:36 When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on. Luk 18:37 They told … Continue reading →

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confusing times

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2029 Luke 18:28-30 Luk 18:28 And Peter said, “Notice, we have left everything we own to follow you!” Luk 18:29 Then Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left … Continue reading →

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fair trade

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2028 Luke 18:28-30 Luk 18:28 And Peter said, “Notice, we have left everything we own to follow you!” Luk 18:29 Then Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left … Continue reading →

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surrendering self-dependence

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2027 Luke 18:24-27 Luk 18:24 After Jesus noticed this, he said, “It is so hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Luk 18:25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through … Continue reading →

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the sin of self-confidence

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2026 Luke 18:18-23 Luk 18:18 Now a certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Luk 18:19 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good … Continue reading →

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messy maturity

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2025 Luke 18:15-17 Luk 18:15 But they were even bringing their babies to him for him to touch. But when the disciples saw this, they began to object to those who brought them. Luk 18:16 But Jesus … Continue reading →

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true humility

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2024 Luke 18:9-14 Luk 18:9 Jesus also spoke to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. This was his illustration: Luk 18:10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, … Continue reading →

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