Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
a master in the sky
a master in the sky Colossians 3:18-4:1 (JDV) Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is suitable in the Lord. Colossians 3:19 Husbands, care about your wives and don’t be bitter toward them. Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your … Continue reading
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low things and high things
low things and high things Colossians 3:1-17 (JDV) Colossians 3:1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the high things, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on high things, … Continue reading
unspiritual super-spiritual
unspiritual super-spiritual Colossians 2:6-23 (JDV) Colossians 2:6 So then, in the manner that you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, Colossians 2:7 being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just … Continue reading
what sharing Christ entails
what sharing Christ entails Colossians 1:24 -2:5 (JDV) Colossians 1:24 Now I celebrate while I suffer for you, and I am finishing in my flesh the balance of Christ’s afflictions for his body, that is, the congregation. Colossians 1:25 I … Continue reading
he is the priority
he is the priority Colossians 1:15-23 (JDV) Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the unseen God, the firstborn over all creation. Colossians 1:16 You see, everything was created by him, in the sky and on the land, [1] … Continue reading
time capsule
time capsule Colossians 1:3-14 (JDV) Colossians 1:3 We are always thanking God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, while we pray for you, Colossians 1:4 because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and about the care … Continue reading
sharing some common ground
sharing some common ground Colossians 1:1-2 (JDV) Colossians 1:1 Paul, a missionary¹ of Christ Jesus by God’s preference,² and Timothy our brother: Colossians 1:2 To the devotees³in Christ at Colossae, who are faithful brothers and sisters. Favor to you and … Continue reading
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leaders who glorify God
leaders who glorify God Psalm 72:18-20 (JDV) Psalm 72:18 Blessed be Yahveh God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders. Psalm 72:19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; the whole land is filled with his glory. Amen and amen. … Continue reading
rich and famous kings
rich and famous kings Psalm 72:15-17 (JDV) Psalm 72:15 May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long. Psalm 72:16 May there … Continue reading
poor lives matter
poor lives matter Psalm 72:12-14 (JDV) Psalm 72:12 You see, he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. Psalm 72:13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives … Continue reading
