Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
walking around Zion
Psalm 48 The city of Jerusalem stood as a symbol of God’s greatness, and also encouraged worshippers to contemplate his goodness, love and constant guidance. Just a simple walk around the city would give a lasting impression of the character … Continue reading
with no one’s regret
2 Chronicles 21 The tragedy of a compromised life is accented here by the description of Jehoram’s eight year reign. His attempt to mix the religious practices of Judah with those of the surrounding nations led to warfare, a plague … Continue reading
all nations under God
Psalm 47 This psalm celebrates a truth that has yet to be fully realized – the truth that God will be honored not just by the people of Jacob, but by all peoples. The fact that the LORD subdued people … Continue reading
our eyes are on you
2 Chronicles 20 Judah is once again being threatened, and this time Jehoshaphat calls on the nation to fast and he leads them in prayer to the LORD. The odds are so much against them that their only hope is … Continue reading
the ender of wars
Psalm 46 This psalm is especially suited to sing during times of international strife and global war. It speaks of the nations raging against one another, and kingdoms tottering. During times like these, it is good to look to the … Continue reading
bringing them back
2 Chronicles 19:4-11 Having been warned not to seek reunification with Israel, Jehoshaphat sets his sights on strengthening the ties of Judah with their God. He appoints judges, but these judges were not autonomous rescuers as in the book of … Continue reading
forgetting our people
Psalm 45 These words are mostly addressed to the newly crowned king, praising him because God has blessed him with greatness. But the later verses (11-17) are addressed to the king’s bride. She is advised to forget her people and … Continue reading
boundaries crossed
2 Chronicles 18:1-19:3 In the complexities of this story, it is hard sometimes to remember the moral that the chronicler puts to it. The prophet Jehu addresses Jehoshaphat after he had returned from battle. Ahab had been killed as Micaiah … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 18, 2 Chronicles 19
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while God sleeps
Psalm 44 The sons of Korah call upon the LORD to awake, and ask him why he is sleeping. While the LORD sleeps, his people are being slaughtered, and scattered among the nations (11). We now know that God’s plan … Continue reading
the earlier ways
2 Chronicles 17 Jehoshaphat’s reforms were more extensive than Asa’s. He not only took away the high places that had been used for idolatry, but he sent a company to teach the commandments of the Law to his people. The … Continue reading
