Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
comma, not a period
20230903 comma, not a period Hebrews 11:20-22 (JDV) Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and he worshiped, leaning … Continue reading
resolve to be ridiculous
20230902 resolve to be ridiculous Hebrews 11:17-19 (JDV) Hebrews 11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He received the promises and yet he was offering his one and only son,Hebrews 11:18 the one to whom it … Continue reading
the better place
20230901 the better place Hebrews 11:13-16 (JDV) Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, although they had not received the promised things. But they saw them from a distance, greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents … Continue reading
beyond our personal limits
20230831 beyond our personal limits Hebrews 11:11-12 (JDV) Hebrews 11:11 By faith even Sarah herself, when she was unable to have children, received power to conceive offspring, even though she was past the age since she considered that the one … Continue reading
a foreigner in the land of promise
20230830 a foreigner in the land of promise Hebrews 11:8-10 (JDV) Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and set out for a place that he was going to receive as an inheritance. He went out, even … Continue reading
do what you can
20230829 do what you can Hebrews 11:7 (JDV) Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the … Continue reading
faith to draw near
20230828 faith to draw near Hebrews 11:6 (JDV) Hebrews 11:6 Now without faith, it is impossible to please God since the person who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. … Continue reading
grace to Enoch
20230827 grace to Enoch Hebrews 11:5 (JDV) Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was transferred, and so he did not see death. He was not to be found because God transferred him. You see, before he was transferred, he was approved … Continue reading
He had one shot
20230826 He had one shot Hebrews 11:4 (JDV) Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith, he was approved as a righteous man because God approved his gifts, and even though he … Continue reading
inhabitant or hero?
20230825 inhabitant or hero? Hebrews 11:1-3 (JDV) Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.Hebrews 11:2 You see, by it, our ancestors won God’s approval.Hebrews 11:3 By faith we … Continue reading
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