Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
the curse of omniscience
Matthew 26:17-25 17 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He said, “Go into the city to a certain man … Continue reading
the last straw for Judas
Matthew 26:1-16 1 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3 Then … Continue reading
demonstrating faith
Matthew 25:31-46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people … Continue reading
investing grace
Matthew 25:14-30 14 “Because it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according … Continue reading
oil shortage
Matthew 25:1-13 1 “At that time the kingdom from the sky will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were thoughtless, and five were intelligent. 3 Because when the … Continue reading
business as usual
Matthew 24:36-51 36 “But no one knows the day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As the days of Noah were, so the coming of the Son of Man will … Continue reading
the fig tree generation
Matthew 24:32-35 . 32 “From the fig tree learn this lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know … Continue reading
lightning and vultures
Matthew 24:23-31. 23 At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false christs and false prophets will emerge and perform great signs and miracles, so … Continue reading
great misfortune
Matthew 24:15-22 15 “So when you see the abomination that makes desolate spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place ( let the reader understand), 16 then those who are in Judea should escape to the mountains. … Continue reading
Don’t get sidetracked
Matthew 24:1-14 1 Jesus was leaving the temple and walking away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2 But he answered them, “You see all these buildings, don’t you? Honestly, I am … Continue reading
