Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
just a word
20240403 just a word 1 Samuel 17:23-31 (JDV) 1 Samuel 17:23 While he was speaking with them, (notice) the champion man among the single fighters — Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the Philistine battle line and shouted … Continue reading
Goliath, from Gath
20240402 Goliath, from Gath 1 Samuel 17:1-22 (JDV) 1 Samuel 17:1 The Philistines gathered their camps for war at Socoh which is in Judah and camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.1 Samuel 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel … Continue reading
the king’s musician
20240401 the king’s musician 1 Samuel 16:14-23 (JDV) 1 Samuel 16:14 Now the Breath of Yahveh had left Saul, and an evil breath sent from Yahveh began to torment him,1 Samuel 16:15 so Saul’s servants said to him, “Notice that … Continue reading
Jesse’s eighth
20240331 Jesse’s eighth 1 Samuel 16:1-13 (JDV) 1 Samuel 16:1 Yahveh said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul now that I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. … Continue reading
disconnected leadership
20240330 disconnected leadership 1 Samuel 15:32-35 (JDV) 1 Samuel 15:32 Samuel said, “Bring me King Agag of Amalek.” Agag came to him trembling, for he thought, “Certainly the bitterness of death has come.”1 Samuel 15:33 Samuel declared: As your sword … Continue reading
Why Samuel changed his mind
20240329 Why Samuel changed his mind 1 Samuel 15:24-31 (JDV) 1 Samuel 15:24 Saul answered Samuel, “I have sinned. I have transgressed Yahveh’s command and your words. Because I was afraid of the people, I obeyed them.1 Samuel 15:25 Now … Continue reading
people pressure
20240328 people pressure 1 Samuel 15:10-23 (JDV) 1 Samuel 15:10 Then the word of Yahveh came to Samuel,1 Samuel 15:11 “I regret that I made Saul king, because he has turned away from following me and has not carried out … Continue reading
valuable enemy
20240327 valuable enemy 1 Samuel 15:6-9 (JDV) 1 Samuel 15:6 He warned the Kenites, “Since you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came out of Egypt, go on and leave! Get away from the Amalekites, or I’ll sweep … Continue reading
non Christian or Antichrist
20240326 non Christian or Antichrist 1 Samuel 15:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 15:1 Samuel said to Saul, “Yahveh sent me to anoint you as king over his people Israel. Now, listen to the words of Yahveh.1 Samuel 15:2 This is what … Continue reading
redeemed by the people
20240325 redeemed by the people 1 Samuel 14:43-52 (JDV) 1 Samuel 14:43 Saul commanded him, “Tell me what you did.” Jonathan told him, “I tasted a little honey with the end of the staff I was carrying. Notice, I am … Continue reading
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