Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
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
an unappreciated truth
Jeremiah 20 Jeremiah knew what it was like to proclaim the word of the LORD among a people who have rejected it. Because he spoke an unappreciated truth, he was shamefully and violently treated by the very people who should … Continue reading
dreams of time together
Song of Solomon 3 The bride dreams of looking for her lover, and then finding him. In her dream, she takes him to an intimate place. She sees Solomon “on the day of his wedding, on the day of … Continue reading
in Gehenna
Jeremiah 19 The same LORD who had promised to remake his pottery if they repented now visually demonstrates what he will do to them if they do not repent. Jeremiah was told to take a potter’s flask and break it … Continue reading
vineyard spoilers
Song of Solomon 2:8-17 When the time is right, the hindrances and fears and distractions are overcome. Marital love is a beautiful thing at that time, a right thing. Nothing (even the mountains) should be allowed to spoil the joy … Continue reading
forgive not…
Jeremiah 18 Both Jeremiah and Paul (Romans 9) used the potter and clay metaphor to explain God’s sovereignty and Israel’s sin. The potter stands as judge over his own creation. If he finds a flaw in it, he is free … Continue reading
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the feast
Song of Solomon 1:9-2:7 The lovers in this song feast on each other’s beauty. They have eyes for each other, and all others become dull backdrops for the main attraction. She is a lily among brambles. He is an apple … Continue reading
who to trust
Jeremiah 17 There are only two options presented here. Either one trusts in the LORD and becomes like a tree planted by water, or one trusts in man and becomes like a shrub in the desert. Jeremiah is feeling the … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, destruction in hell, Jeremiah, prayer, trust
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draw me after you
Song of Solomon 1:1-8 This love song begins with an invitation from the bride. She wants to spend more time with her betrothed. They are both shepherds, and she wants to bring her flocks to rest at noon beside his, … Continue reading
standing alone
Jeremiah 15:10-16:21 The price that Jeremiah paid for his loyalty to the LORD was shame and isolation. The people rejected him, and even when they did not – the LORD demanded that he not participate with them. He could not … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, discipleship, faithfulness, Jeremiah, will of God
Tagged Jeremiah 15, Jeremiah 16
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