Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
party first — pay later
20230625 party first — pay later Daniel 5:1-4 (JDV) Daniel 5:1 King Belshazzar held a large feast for a thousand of his nobles – drinking wine in their presence.Daniel 5:2 Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to … Continue reading
my sanity returned
20230624 my sanity returned Daniel 4:34-37 (JDV) Daniel 4:34 But at the end of those days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to the sky, and my sanity returned to me. Then I praised the Highest and honored and glorified him who … Continue reading
lesson from the field hay
20230623 lesson from the field hay Daniel 4:28-33 (JDV) Daniel 4:28 All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar.Daniel 4:29 At the end of twelve months, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace in Babylon,Daniel 4:30 the king … Continue reading
separating ourselves
20230622 separating ourselves Daniel 4:19-27 (JDV) Daniel 4:19 Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was stunned for a moment, and his thoughts alarmed him. The king said, “Belteshazzar, don’t let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.” Belteshazzar answered, “My … Continue reading
the illusion of control
20230621 the illusion of control Daniel 4:13-18 (JDV) Daniel 4:13 “As I was lying in my bed, I also saw in the visions of my mind an observer, a holy one, coming down from the sky.Daniel 4:14 He called out … Continue reading
scary dreams
20230620 scary dreams Daniel 4:4-12 (JDV) Daniel 4:4 I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at ease in my house and flourishing in my palace.Daniel 4:5 I had a dream, and it scared me; while in my bed, the images and visions in my … Continue reading
introducing your conclusion
20230619 introducing your conclusion Daniel 4:1-3 (JDV) Daniel 4:1 King Nebuchadnezzar, To those of every people, nation, and language, who live on the whole land: May your prosperity become great.Daniel 4:2 I am pleased to tell you about the miracles … Continue reading
able to deliver
20230618 able to deliver Daniel 3:26-30 (JDV) Daniel 3:26 Nebuchadnezzar then stepped up to the door of the furnace of blazing fire and called: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Highest God – come out!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, … Continue reading
son of the gods
20230617 son of the gods Daniel 3:24-25 (JDV) Daniel 3:24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up amazed. He said to his advisers, “Didn’t we throw three men, tied up, into the fire?” “Yes, of course, King,” they replied to the king.Daniel … Continue reading
not prepared
20230616 not prepared Daniel 3:19-23 (JDV) Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times more than was customary,Daniel 3:20 … Continue reading
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