Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
wormwood road
20241105 wormwood road Proverbs 5:1-23 (JDV). Proverbs 5:1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; bend your ear to my understandingProverbs 5:2 so that you may maintain discretion and your lips safeguard knowledge.Proverbs 5:3 Though the lips of the forbidden … Continue reading
rules of the road
20241104 rules of the road Proverbs 4:1-27 (JDV). Proverbs 4:1 Listen, sons, to a father’s correction, and pay attention to know understanding,Proverbs 4:2 because I am giving you good instruction. Don’t abandon my teaching.Proverbs 4:3 When I was a son … Continue reading
Don’t be devious
20241103 Don’t be devious Proverbs 3:27-35 (JDV). Proverbs 3:27 When it is in your power, don’t withhold good from the one to whom it belongs.Proverbs 3:28 Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later. I’ll give it tomorrow” … Continue reading
the wisdom to pursue wisdom
20241102 the wisdom to pursue wisdom Proverbs 3:13-26 (JDV). Proverbs 3:13 Fortunate is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,Proverbs 3:14 for she is more profitable than silver, and what she produces is better than gold.Proverbs 3:15 She … Continue reading
keep him first
20241101 keep him first Proverbs 3:1-12 (JDV). Proverbs 3:1 My son, don’t forget my instruction, but let your heart keep my commands;Proverbs 3:2 because they will bring you many days, years of living, and well-being.Proverbs 3:3 Never let loyalty and … Continue reading
haunted house
20241031 haunted house Proverbs 2:1-22 (JDV). Proverbs 2:1 My son, if you take my words and store up my commands within you,Proverbs 2:2 listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding;Proverbs 2:3 yes, if you call out to … Continue reading
we can’t handle this
20241030 we can’t handle this Proverbs 1:20-33 (JDV). Proverbs 1:20 Wisdom sings out in the street; she makes her voice heard in the public squares.Proverbs 1:21 She cries out above the commotion; she speaks at the entrance of the city … Continue reading
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
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