Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
two wrongs
Jeremiah 25:1-14 Jeremiah preached for 23 years to a nation who refused to listen. Now he predicts that Judah will experience what the nations did when they first came to the land. They will be devoted to destruction, and the … Continue reading
before I was aware
Song of Solomon 6:4-12 The beautiful young lady is just going about life, not aware of the destiny that she will live. She find herself among the chariots of her kinsman, a prince. He sees her, and she is the … Continue reading
figs
Jeremiah 24 The people of Judah in Jeremiah’s time are symbols – not just of God’s people – but of all people. The ones who repent and turn back to God are the good figs, and will return to the … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, destruction in hell, Jeremiah, repentance
Tagged Jeremiah 24
Leave a comment
mutual love
Song of Solomon 5:10-6:3 Her love for him is not blind. She knows who he is, what he is like, and where he is. Her love for him is a choice, and it is the right choice. She delights in … Continue reading
Posted in love, marriage, Solomon, trust
Tagged Song of Solomon 5, Song of Solomon 6
Leave a comment
dreamers
Jeremiah 23:9-40 Jeremiah lets loose on the false prophets, who are continually offering a positive and encouraging word to a sinful people, assuring them that all is well. They assure a rebellious people that their relationship with the LORD is … Continue reading
sick with love
Song of Solomon 5:2-9 Why him, and not someone else? Only a lover’s heart can answer. But the bride knows. The LORD has given couples a gift of each other, and we are happy only when enjoying each other’s company. … Continue reading
tending to the tenders
Jeremiah 22-23:8 In denouncing the unfaithful kings of Judah, Jeremiah plays on the word for shepherd. The English word is based on the word sheep, but the Hebrew word is based on the a verb meaning to tend, pasture, and … Continue reading
Posted in Jeremiah, Jesus Christ, judgment, prophecy
Tagged Jeremiah 22, Jeremiah 23
Leave a comment
his garden
Song of Solomon 4:9-5:1 The groom relishes in his bride and describes her in terms of taste and beauty. She is his garden, filling him with delight. She invites him to come to his garden, and he joys in the … Continue reading
Inquire for us
Jeremiah 21 Jeremiah was commissioned by king Zedekiah to inquire of the LORD for his nation. They wanted him to ask God to intervene and prevent the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. But the prophet knew that they simply wanted … Continue reading
she’s the one
Song of Solomon 4:1-8 She is all that he can see. Her beauty has captivated his heart. There is no flaw in her. After seeing her, his desire for anything or anyone else disappears. She’s the one. And she feels … Continue reading
