Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
revive us again
20240308 revive us again 1 Samuel 7:1-6 (JDV) 1 Samuel 7:1 So the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of Yahveh and took it to Abinadab’s house on the hill. They consecrated his son Eleazar to take care of … Continue reading
still a hot potato
20240307 still a hot potato 1 Samuel 6:1-21 (JDV) 1 Samuel 6:1 When the ark of Yahveh had been in Philistine field for seven months,1 Samuel 6:2 the Philistines summoned the priests and the diviners and said, “What should we … Continue reading
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hot potato
20240306 hot potato 1 Samuel 5:6-12 (JDV) 1 Samuel 5:6 Yahveh’s hand was heavy on the inhabitants of Ashdod. He terrified the inhabitants of Ashdod and its territory and afflicted them with tumors.1 Samuel 5:7 When the men of Ashdod … Continue reading
they do not mix
20240305 they do not mix 1 Samuel 5:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 5:1 After the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod,1 Samuel 5:2 took it into the temple of Dagon and placed it next … Continue reading
lost blessing
20240304 lost blessing 1 Samuel 4:12-22 (JDV) 1 Samuel 4:12 That same day, a Benjaminite man ran from the battle and came to Shiloh. His clothes were torn, and there was dirt on his head.1 Samuel 4:13 When he arrived, … Continue reading
symbols and reality
20240303 symbols and reality 1 Samuel 4:1-11 (JDV) 1 Samuel 4:1 And Samuel’s words were for all Israel. Israel went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer while the Philistines camped at Aphek.1 Samuel 4:2 The … Continue reading
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the iniquity we know
20240302 the iniquity we know 1 Samuel 3:10-21 (JDV) 1 Samuel 3:10 Yahveh came, stood there, and called as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel responded, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”1 Samuel 3:11 Yahveh said to Samuel, “I am about to … Continue reading
do not disturb
20240301 do not disturb 1 Samuel 3:1-9 (JDV) 1 Samuel 3:1 The boy Samuel served Yahveh in Eli’s presence. In those days the word of Yahveh was rare and prophetic visions were not widespread.1 Samuel 3:2 One day Eli, whose … Continue reading
real victory
20240228 real victory 1 Samuel 2:1-11 (JDV) 1 Samuel 2:1 Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in Yahveh; my horn is lifted by Yahveh. My mouth boasts over my enemies because I rejoice in your salvation.1 Samuel 2:2 There is no … Continue reading
disrespect, disregard
20240229 disrespect, disregard 1 Samuel 2:12-36 (JDV) 1 Samuel 2:12 Eli’s sons were worthless sons; they did not respect Yahveh1 Samuel 2:13 or the priests’ share of the sacrifices from the people. When anyone offered a sacrifice, the priest’s boy … Continue reading
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