Category Archives: animism

encounter at En-dor

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240428 encounter at En-dor 1 Samuel 28:1-14 (JDV) 1 Samuel 28:1 At that time, the Philistines gathered their camps into one army to fight against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You know, of course, that you and your men … Continue reading →

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they do not mix

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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building spiritual barriers

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220817 building spiritual barriers Ezekiel 13:20-23 Ezekiel 13:20 ” ‘Therefore, this is what the Lord Yahveh says: Notice I am against your magic bands with which you ensnare throats like birds, and I will tear them from your arms. I … Continue reading →

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folk religion among the people of God

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220814 folk religion among the people of God Ezekiel 13:1-7 Ezekiel 13:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me:Ezekiel 13:2 “Son of Adam, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are prophesying. Say to those who prophesy out of their … Continue reading →

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organized rebellion

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

organized rebellion Judges 18:14-31 (JDV) Judges 18:14 The five men who had gone to scout out the land of Laish told their brothers, “Did you know that there are an ephod, household gods, and a carved image and a silver … Continue reading →

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good luck

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

good luck Judges 17:7-13 (JDV) Judges 17:7 There was a young man, a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, who was staying within the clan of Judah. Judges 17:8 The man left the town of Bethlehem in Judah to stay wherever … Continue reading →

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completeness in Christ

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

  completeness in Christ Deuteronomy 18:13-15 (JDV) Deuteronomy 18:13 You must be complete1 before Yahveh your God. Deuteronomy 18:14 Though these nations you are about to take possession from listen to fortune-tellers and diviners, Yahveh your God has not permitted … Continue reading →

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selfish spiritism

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

selfish spiritism Deuteronomy 18:9-12 (JDV) Deuteronomy 18:9 “When you enter the land Yahveh your God is giving you, do not imitate the repulsive customs of those nations. Deuteronomy 18:10 No one among you is to sacrifice his son or daughter … Continue reading →

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uniquely his

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

  uniquely his Deuteronomy 14:1-8 Deuteronomy 14:1 “You are sons of Yahveh your God; do not cut yourselves or place a bald spot on your head on behalf of the dead, Deuteronomy 14:2 because you are a sacred people to … Continue reading →

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wrong team

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Joel 3:12-16 (JDV) Joel 3:12 Let the nations be roused and come to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, because there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations. Joel 3:13 Swing the sickle because the harvest is ripe. Come and … Continue reading →

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