Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
the blindness of envy
20250522 the blindness of envy Esther 5:1-14 Esther 5:1 On the third day, Esther dressed in her royal clothing and stood in the palace’s inner courtyard facing it. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, … Continue reading
for this time
20250521 for this time Esther 4:1-17 Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned all that had occurred, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, went into the middle of the city, and cried loudly and bitterly.Esther 4:2 He went only … Continue reading
the first Kristallnacht
20250520 the first Kristallnacht Esther 3:1-15 Esther 3:1 After all this, King Ahasuerus honored Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite. He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials.Esther 3:2 The entire royal … Continue reading
what Mordecai knew
20250519 what Mordecai knew Esther 2:1-23 Esther 2:1 Sometime later, when King Ahasuerus’s rage had cooled down, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what was decided against her.Esther 2:2 The king’s attendants suggested, “Let a search be made … Continue reading
two wrongs
20250518 two wrongs Esther 1:1-22 Esther 1:1 These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush.Esther 1:2 In those days, King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa.Esther … Continue reading
watch this
20250517 watch this Haggai 2:1-23 Haggai 2:1 On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of Yahveh came through the prophet Haggai:Haggai 2:2 “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to the high priest Joshua son … Continue reading
revival sparked by rebuke
20250516 revival sparked by rebuke Haggai 1:1-15 Haggai 1:1 In the second year of King Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of Yahveh came through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, the governor … Continue reading
glory guarantee
20250515 glory guarantee Jude 1:24-25 Jude 1:24 Now to him who can protect you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of his glory, without blemish and with great delight,Jude 1:25 to the only God our Savior, … Continue reading
mercy with caution
20250514 mercy with caution Jude 1:22-23 Jude 1:22 Have mercy on those who waver;Jude 1:23 save others by snatching them from the fire; have mercy on others but with fear, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh. Jude wanted … Continue reading
faith that is building
20250513 faith that is building Jude 1:20-21 Jude 1:20 But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most sacred faith, praying in the Sacred Breath,Jude 1:21 keep yourselves in the care of God, waiting expectantly for the … Continue reading
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