Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
blessing lessons
Gen. 41:37-57. How should a believer respond when the troubles stop and the blessings come? Often we forget God when there is money in the bank account and our needs no longer overwhelm us. We should learn the lesson from … Continue reading
the worrier’s psalm
Psalm 46 is not a psalm for the warrior, but a psalm for the worrier. It’s for those of us that tend to be overwhelmed by anxiety when trouble comes. The sons of Korah highlight two different kinds of worry-producing … Continue reading
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no excuses
Acts 11:19-30. The book of Acts records three missionary journeys taken by the apostle Paul, but this passage relates a summary of four missionary journeys taken before them. First, some undisclosed disciples from Cyprus and Cyrene spread the gospel among … Continue reading
maybe this is it
Gen. 40. What was it that kept Joseph faithful to God and walking in integrity as he lived a forgotten life in the bowels of an Egyptian prison? He had revelations from God in his past, and he must have … Continue reading
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the LORD was with him
Gen. 39. What was it that allowed Joseph to maintain his integrity while all those terrible things happened to him? How was he able to keep bitterness and cynicism from spoiling his attitude and destroying his witness? One clue to … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, eternal life, faithfulness, future, hope, integrity, kingdom of God, perseverance, suffering
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three days without sight
Acts 9:1-31. After his encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus was left blinded and helpless for three days. That unexpected down time was three days of grace, and in them Saul was learning … Continue reading
right hearts
Acts 8. Saul’s heart had not yet been touched by the Holy spirit’s regeneration power, so his heart was not yet right. He was ravaging the church because of his evil ambition. Simon of Samaria’s heart was touched by the … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, faith, faithfulness, Holy Spirit, kingdom of God, ministry, scriptures, truth, witness
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fighting against God
2 Chronicles 13. It took only 18 years for the kingdom to go from one divided to become one engaged in civil war. Abijah’s army was outnumbered two to one, and he, himself was not entirely faithful to the LORD. … Continue reading
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obedient to the faith
Acts 4:32-6:7. The church of Jesus Christ is not simply a social movement. The kingdom of God has a king in heaven, and he has given us a body of instruction recorded in the Gospels. Believers are obligated to obey … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, faithfulness, humility, kingdom of God, obedience, submission
Tagged Acts 4, Acts 5, Acts 6
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no future
Psalm 37. This wisdom psalm from David encourages believers to think rightly about their future and that of the wicked. we need to stop worrying about wicked people and envying their strength and possessions. They may seem strong and secure … Continue reading
Posted in conditional immortality, destruction in hell, faith, future, wisdom
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