Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
Jacob rolling over in his grave
Isaiah 29:20-24 20 Because there will be no more tyrant, and the unbelieving critic will come to an end. And all those lying in wait for evil will be cut off; 21 those who mislead a person into sin with … Continue reading
thinking backwards
Isaiah 29:15-19 15 Oy! Those who make a secret plan, to hide from Yahveh, and what they do is in a dark place. And they say, “Who sees us? And who knows us?” 16 You have it backwards! As if … Continue reading
theological illiteracy
Isaiah 28:10-14 10 Because Yahveh has poured out upon you a spirit of deep sleep, and he has shut your eyes (the prophets) and he has covered your heads(the seers). 11 And this whole vision has become for you like … Continue reading
judgment from the other side
Isaiah 29:6-10 6 You will be punished by Yahveh of armies with thunder and earthquake and great sound, storm wind and hurricane and a flame of a devouring fire. 7 And the accumulation of all the nations who fight against … Continue reading
a ghost’s whisper
Isaiah 29:1-5 1 Oy! Ariel, Ariel, city where David encamped! Keep on, year after year, let your festivals recur. 2 But I will keep inflicting Ariel, and there will be mourning and lamentation, and I will consider it like a … Continue reading
the right way
Isaiah 28:23-29 23 Pay attention, and listen to my voice! Listen alertly, and hear my word! 24 Does the plowman plow all day at planting time – while the land is open to sow seed, does he still harrow his … Continue reading
Posted in discernment, ethnic Israel, Isaiah, Jesus Christ, plan of God
Tagged Isaiah 28
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his strange work
Isaiah 28:16-22 16 Therefore the Lord Yahveh says this: “See me! laying a stone in Zion, a testing stone, a precious cornerstone, an ultimate foundation: ‘The one who trusts will not worry and hurry. 17 And I will make justice … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ, restoration, sovereignty of God, trust
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5, Isaiah 28, Romans 9
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baby talk
Isaiah 28:7-15 7 And these also wobble because of wine and stagger because of strong drink; priest and prophet stagger because of strong drink; they are swallowed by wine. They stagger because of strong drink; they err in vision. They … Continue reading
transformed by invasion
Isaiah 28:1-6 1 Oy! The majestic garland of Ephraim’s drunks, and a withering flower of the his glorious beauty, which stands at the head of a fat valley – people attacked by wine! 2 See! The Lord has someone mighty … Continue reading
the difference
Isaiah 27:7-13 7 Does he strike him like the striking of one striking him, Or is he killed like the killing of his killed ones. 8 By expelling her, by her sending away, you argue with her. He removed with … Continue reading
