Monthly Archives: September 2020

wholehearted surrender

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

wholehearted surrender Jeremiah 4:3-18 (JDV) Jeremiah 4:3 You see, this is what Yahveh says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: Break up the unplowed ground; do not sow among the thorns. Jeremiah 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to Yahveh; remove the … Continue reading →

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they will come together

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

they will come together Jeremiah 3:11-4:2 (JDV) Jeremiah 3:11 Yahveh announced to me, “Unfaithful Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah. Jeremiah 3:12 Go, proclaim these words to the north, and say, ‘Return, unfaithful Israel. this is what … Continue reading →

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stones and trees

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

stones and trees Jeremiah 3:6-10 (JDV) Jeremiah 3:6 In the days of King Josiah Yahveh asked me, “Have you seen what unfaithful Israel has done? She has gone up every high hill and gone under every green tree to prostitute … Continue reading →

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we are all guilty

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

we are all guilty Jeremiah 2:23-3:5 (JDV) Jeremiah 2:23 How can you say, “I am not defiled; I have not followed the Baals”? Look at the road you took in the valley; acknowledge what you have done. You are a … Continue reading →

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stubborn stain

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

stubborn stain Jeremiah 2:14-22 (JDV) Jeremiah 2:14 Is Israel a slave? Was he born into slavery? Why else has he become a seized property? Jeremiah 2:15 The young lions have roared at him; they have roared loudly. They have laid … Continue reading →

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they quit asking

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

they quit asking Jeremiah 2:1-13 (JDV) Jeremiah 2:1 The word of Yahveh came to me: Jeremiah 2:2 “Go and call in the ears of Jerusalem that this is what Yahveh says: I remember the covenant loyalty of your youth, your … Continue reading →

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cursed commission

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

cursed commission Jeremiah 1:1-19 (JDV) Jeremiah 1:1 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, from the priests who were in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.Jeremiah 1:2 The word of Yahveh came to him in the thirteenth year of … Continue reading →

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their story

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

their story Acts 28:17-31 (JDV) Acts 28:17 After three days he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them: “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our … Continue reading →

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there we found brothers and sisters

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

there we found brothers and sisters Acts 28:11-16 (JDV) Acts 28:11 After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered at the island, with the Twin Gods as its figurehead. Acts 28:12 Landing at Syracuse, we … Continue reading →

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caring barbarians

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

caring barbarians Acts 28:1-10 (JDV) Acts 28:1 Once safely ashore, we then learned that the island was called Malta. Acts 28:2 The barbarians showed us extraordinary kindness. They lit a fire and took us all in, since it was raining … Continue reading →

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