Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
ambush
20241029 ambush Proverbs 1:10-19 (JDV). Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded.Proverbs 1:11 If they say — “Come with us! Let’s set an ambush and kill someone. Let’s attack some innocent person who does not deserve … Continue reading
open to correction
20241028 open to correction Proverbs 1:7-9 (JDV). Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Yahveh is the first knowledge; fools despise wisdom and correction.Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s correction, and don’t reject your mother’s instruction,Proverbs 1:9 because they … Continue reading
wisdom — by the book.
20241027 wisdom — by the book. Proverbs 1:1-6 (JDV). Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:Proverbs 1:2 For knowing wisdom and training; for understanding insightful words;Proverbs 1:3 for receiving successful training in righteousness, justice, and … Continue reading
when the worst happens
20241026 when the worst happens 2 Kings 25:22-30 (JDV). 2 Kings 25:22 King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, over the rest of the people he left in the land of Judah.2 Kings 25:23 When … Continue reading
banished from his presence
20241025 banished from his presence 2 Kings 24:18-25:21 (JDV). 2 Kings 24:18 Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah.2 … Continue reading
The LORD gave, the LORD has taken away
20241024 The LORD gave, the LORD has taken away 2 Kings 23:31-24:17 (JDV). 2 Kings 23:31 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; … Continue reading
the courage of Josiah
20241023 the courage of Josiah 2 Kings 23:1-30 (JDV). 2 Kings 23:1 So the king sent messengers, and they gathered all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem to him.2 Kings 23:2 Then the king went to Yahveh’s temple with all … Continue reading
gathered in peace
20241022 gathered in peace 2 Kings 22:1-20 (JDV). 2 Kings 22:1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath.2 … Continue reading
normal can be deadly
20241021 normal can be deadly 2 Kings 21:1-26 (JDV). 2 Kings 21:1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.2 Kings 21:2 He did what was evil … Continue reading
caring about the future
20241020 caring about the future 2 Kings 20:1-21 (JDV). 2 Kings 20:1 In those days Hezekiah became terminally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came and said to him, “This is what Yahveh says: ‘Set your house in order, … Continue reading
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