Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
shelter the outcasts
Isaiah 15-16 Though the prophet predicts a sudden attack, humiliating Moab, and God is behind the attack — he also commands the inhabitants of Judah to grant asylum to the fleeing Moabites. The people of God are not to gloat … Continue reading
bad record
Psalm 106 The psalmist praises God for delivering his people over and over again, even though they have not lived up to the standard of his faithfulness. Over and over the Israelites have despised his deliverance and acted unfaithfully. They … Continue reading
destruction from the Almighty
Isaiah 13-14 The day of the LORD will come for the powerful and oppressive Assyrians and Babylonians. It will mean their destruction. The king of Babylon thinks that he will arise to the heights of heaven (14:13). In reality, Sheol … Continue reading
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miracles in the land of Ham
Psalm 105 This psalm was a comfort for the Israelites who found themselves in exile in foreign lands, because it recalled all the times that the LORD defended, protected, and avenged Israel when they were in foreign lands among foreign … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, dependence upon God, miracles, sovereignty of God
Tagged Psalm 105
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recovery
Isaiah 11-12 Looking far into the future, Isaiah sees a felled forest which is the LORD’s own people. Judgment has taken place. But out of the stump of Jesse sprouts a branch. A new king arises. He will gather together … Continue reading
ecosystem
Psalm 104 The psalmist analyzes how the earth works together like a precision machine to sustain itself – or not. He assumes that there is an unmoved mover, an uncreated creator. He sees intelligent design in the ecosystem, and it … Continue reading
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“we can handle this”
Isaiah 9:8-10:34 The prophet rages against arrogance and pride here. First, he attacks the prideful young men of Israel who insist that the Assyrian invasion is simply a temporary setback. No, God is judging his own people for their unfaithfulness. … Continue reading
blessing the LORD
Psalm 103 This psalm begins and ends with a self-invitation to bless the LORD. Why should I bless the LORD? Here the psalmist lists a few of the benefits of knowing God: his holy name his forgiveness his healing his … Continue reading
harvest joy!
Isaiah 9:1-7 The prophet foresaw a time when Galilee will lose its contempt and replace it with glory. They will lose their darkness and replace it with light. They will lose their oppression and gain a peace so strong that … Continue reading
let me see
Psalm 102 The psalmist feels his days passing away like smoke. He is afraid that God is going to let him die in the midst of his life. Yet, he knows that the LORD will live on eternally, so he … Continue reading
