Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
the sovereign over situations
Psalm 97 The nations know all about their gods. There is no mystery that cannot be explained by the specialist, for a price. But the God of Israel is shrouded in darkness and mystery. The nations can manipulate their gods … Continue reading
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good news and bad news
Isaiah 2 The prophet has good news and bad news. First, the good news. The light of the LORD will some day bring peace between the nations, ending the need for swords and spears. The prophet calls on God’s people … Continue reading
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universal worship
Psalm 96 The LORD is worthy of the worship of all the earth for what he alone has done. The other gods are worthless idols, but he has made the heavens (1-6). The LORD is worthy of the worship the … Continue reading
when worship makes God sick
Isaiah 1 The Israelites are continuing their worship in the temple, but there is so much wickedness in their lives that the worship makes God sick. He threatens to come as a consuming fire and destroy them. Only a few … Continue reading
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they heard his voice
Psalm 95 The Israelites heard God’s voice one day,and he said “keep going, I will sustain you.” But all their fear said “we have no water. “ Later, they heard his voice, and it said “take the land.” But their … Continue reading
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another Joseph
Esther 9-10 There are some clear parallels between the life of Mordecai and his ancestor Joseph. Like Joseph, Mordecai begins as a mere servant in a foreign land. Joseph received special revelation through dreams; Mordecai overheard a secret. Both men … Continue reading
the ear planter hears, the eye former sees
Psalm 94 The psalmist cries out for the God of vengeance to wipe out his enemies, who wantonly attack and destroy his people and claim that God does not hear or see them. God planted the ear. He can hear. … Continue reading
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saved to share
Esther 8 Mordecai had been rescued from the gallows so that he could make the decree that would allow his people to defend themselves from sure destruction. Just as Esther had been providentially placed so that she could make a … Continue reading
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mightier than the waves
Psalm 93 The LORD is king of the universe. He reigns, and his reign is a majestic one that will last for eternity. The trouble we encounter often tempt us to forget who he is. Troubles will come like a … Continue reading
Hang him on that
Esther 7 The story of Esther’s intervention to save her people is not a story of revenge. It is a reminder to all those who would seek to do a great injustice that God has a way of turning treachery … Continue reading
