Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
protest song
protest song Psalm 74:1-11 (JDV) Psalm 74:1 Why have you rejected us perpetually, God? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture? Psalm 74:2 Remember your congregation, which you purchased long ago and redeemed as the tribe … Continue reading
his presence is my good
his presence is my good Psalm 73:25-28 (JDV) Psalm 73:25 Who do I have in the sky but you? And I desire nothing on the land but you. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is … Continue reading
holding hands with God
holding hands with God Psalm 73:21-24 (JDV) Psalm 73:21 When I became embittered and my innermost being was wounded, Psalm 73:22 I was stupid and didn’t understand; I was an unthinking animal toward you. Psalm 73:23 Yet I am always … Continue reading
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only a dream
only a dream Psalm 73:18-20 (JDV) Psalm 73:18 In fact, you are putting them in slippery places; you are making them fall into ruin. Psalm 73:19 How suddenly they become a desolation! They are finished, swept away by terrors. Psalm … Continue reading
his holiness and hell
his holiness and hell Psalm 73:15-17 (JDV) Psalm 73:15 If I had decided to say these things aloud, I would have betrayed your people. Psalm 73:16 When I tried to understand all this, it seemed hopeless Psalm 73:17 until I … Continue reading
overflowing words
overflowing words Psalm 73:10-14 (JDV) Psalm 73:10 Consequently his people turn to them and drink in their overflowing words. Psalm 73:11 The wicked say, “How can God know? Can the Most High know everything?” Psalm 73:12 Look at them – … Continue reading
untouchable mockers
untouchable mockers Psalm 73:4-9 (JDV) Psalm 73:4 They have an easy life until they die, and their bodies stay well fed. Psalm 73:5 They are not in trouble like mortal humankind; they are not afflicted like Adam. Psalm 73:6 Consequently, … Continue reading
cautious feet
cautious feet Psalm 73:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 73:11 God is indeed good to Israel, to the pure in heart. Psalm 73:2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray. Psalm 73:3 You see, I envied the … Continue reading
imperfect solutions
imperfect solutions Judges 21:4-24 (JDV) Judges 21:4 The next day the people got up early, built an altar there, and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Judges 21:5 The Israelites asked, “Who of all the tribes of Israel didn’t come … Continue reading
look up, not within
look up, not within Judges 21:1-3 (JDV) Judges 21:1 But the men of Israel had sworn an oath at Mizpah: “None of us will give his daughter to a Benjaminite in marriage.” Judges 21:2 So the people went to Bethel … Continue reading
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