Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
ignoring criticism
20240314 ignoring criticism 1 Samuel 10:17-27 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:17 Samuel summoned the people to Yahveh at Mizpah1 Samuel 10:18 and said to the Israelites, “This is what Yahveh, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel out of Egypt, … Continue reading
what we don’t say
20240313 what we don’t say 1 Samuel 10:9-16 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:9 When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came that day.1 Samuel 10:10 When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, … Continue reading
the next step
20240312 the next step 1 Samuel 10:1-8 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t Yahveh anointed you ruler over his inheritance?1 Samuel 10:2 Today when you … Continue reading
looking for donkeys
20240311 looking for donkeys 1 Samuel 9:1-27 (JDV) 1 Samuel 9:1 There was an efficient mighty man of Benjamin named Kish son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, son of a Benjaminite.1 Samuel 9:2 He … Continue reading
give and take
20240310 give and take 1 Samuel 8:4-22 (JDV) 1 Samuel 8:4 So all the elders of Israel gathered and went to Samuel at Ramah.1 Samuel 8:5 They said to him, “Notice, you are old, and your sons do not walk … Continue reading
make your life count
20240309 make your life count 1 Samuel 7:7-8:3 (JDV) 1 Samuel 7:7 When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers went up toward Israel. When the Israelites heard about it, they were afraid because of … Continue reading
revive us again
20240308 revive us again 1 Samuel 7:1-6 (JDV) 1 Samuel 7:1 So the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of Yahveh and took it to Abinadab’s house on the hill. They consecrated his son Eleazar to take care of … Continue reading
still a hot potato
20240307 still a hot potato 1 Samuel 6:1-21 (JDV) 1 Samuel 6:1 When the ark of Yahveh had been in Philistine field for seven months,1 Samuel 6:2 the Philistines summoned the priests and the diviners and said, “What should we … Continue reading
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hot potato
20240306 hot potato 1 Samuel 5:6-12 (JDV) 1 Samuel 5:6 Yahveh’s hand was heavy on the inhabitants of Ashdod. He terrified the inhabitants of Ashdod and its territory and afflicted them with tumors.1 Samuel 5:7 When the men of Ashdod … Continue reading
they do not mix
20240305 they do not mix 1 Samuel 5:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 5:1 After the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod,1 Samuel 5:2 took it into the temple of Dagon and placed it next … Continue reading
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