Monthly Archives: May 2023

pray for a reunion

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230531 pray for a reunion Philemon 1:21-25 (JDV) Philemon 1:21 Since I am confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.Philemon 1:22 Meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for … Continue reading →

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your welcoming spirit

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230530 your welcoming spirit Philemon 1:17-20 (JDV) Philemon 1:17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would me.Philemon 1:18 And if he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my … Continue reading →

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trusting after treachery

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230529 trusting after treachery Philemon 1:8-16 (JDV) Philemon 1:8 For this reason,1 although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,Philemon 1:9 I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of care. I, Paul, … Continue reading →

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be stretched, be changed

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230528 be stretched, be changed Philemon 1:4-7 (JDV) Philemon 1:4 I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,Philemon 1:5 because I hear of your care for all the devotees and the faith that you have in … Continue reading →

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your congregation

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230527 your congregation Philemon 1:1-3 (JDV) Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and brother Timothy: To Philemon, our cared for co-laborer,Philemon 1:2 and to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the congregation that meets … Continue reading →

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that ship had sailed

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230526 that ship had sailed Psalm 106:47-48 (JDV) Psalm 106:47 Deliver us, Yahveh our God, and gather us from the nations, so that we may give thanks to your sacred name and rejoice in your praise.Psalm 106:48 Blessed be Yahveh … Continue reading →

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waiting to forgive and restore

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230525 waiting to forgive and restore Psalm 106:44-46 (JDV) Psalm 106:44 When he heard their cry, he took note of their distress,Psalm 106:45 remembered his covenant with them and relented according to the abundance of his covenant faithfulness.Psalm 106:46 He … Continue reading →

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don’t disgust God

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230524 don’t disgust God Psalm 106:40-43 (JDV) Psalm 106:40 That is why Yahveh’s anger burned against his people, and he was disgusted by his own hereditary possession.Psalm 106:41 He handed them over to the nations; those who hated them ruled … Continue reading →

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mingling without adopting

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230523 mingling without adopting Psalm 106:34-39 (JDV) Psalm 106:34 They did not exterminate the peoples as Yahveh had commanded themPsalm 106:35 but mingled with the nations and adopted what they had made.Psalm 106:36 They served their idols, which became a … Continue reading →

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forgive us this day

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230522 forgive us this day Psalm 106:32-33 (JDV) Psalm 106:32 They angered Yahveh at Meribah’s water, and Moses suffered because of them;Psalm 106:33 because they embittered his breath, and he spoke rashly with his lips. Like, Moses, you can suffer … Continue reading →

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