Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
Samuel’s bargain
20240318 Samuel’s bargain 1 Samuel 12:19-25 (JDV) 1 Samuel 12:19 They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to Yahveh your God for your servants so we won’t die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of requesting a king … Continue reading
the right sign
20240317 the right sign 1 Samuel 12:1-18 (JDV) 1 Samuel 12:1 And Samuel said to all Israel, “I have noticed and listened to your voice – to everything you said to me and established a king over you.1 Samuel 12:2 … Continue reading
his sovereignty prevails
20240316 his sovereignty prevails 1 Samuel 11:12-15 (JDV) 1 Samuel 11:12 Afterward, the people said to Samuel, “Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Give us those men so we can kill them!”1 Samuel 11:13 But Saul ordered, … Continue reading
the terror of Yahveh
20240315 the terror of Yahveh 1 Samuel 11:1-11 (JDV) 1 Samuel 11:1 Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”1 … Continue reading
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
