Category Archives: church

bad underwear

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 13   Proud, disobedient and rebellious Judah is likened to bad underwear which is good for nothing and must be discarded. The loincloth episode showed Jeremiah what the LORD felt about his people in a sad time.  When will … Continue reading →

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remember Shiloh

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 7-8:3 Jeremiah is told to stand at the gate of the temple and warn the people that they are trusting in a place rather than the LORD himself.  Even if it is – or was – the LORD’s chosen … Continue reading →

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prideful promises

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Regular worship does not automatically protect a person from evil and sin.  In fact, it is in the context of worship that a person is tempted to do a foolish, evil thing.  As we approach God, the temptation … Continue reading →

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he will save

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Zephaniah 3:9-20 The LORD intends to save his people, and he also intends to change the hearts, minds and tongues of the nations.  We can rejoice now, because he will rejoice then.  His heart is for the whole planet. LORD, … Continue reading →

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which assembly?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Zephaniah 3:1-8 Nation after nation were destroyed by God’s judgment, yet the peoples continued to walk in corruption, never fearing his great wrath.  Therefore he made a decision.  He will gather all the nations and assemble all the kingdoms for … Continue reading →

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gathering the assembly

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Micah 4 This promise needs to be read in the context of the threat from the LORD in Micah 3.  Mt. Zion must first be reduced to rubble in judgment, then the LORD will restore it and make it into … Continue reading →

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plowing Jerusalem

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Micah 3 Micah spoke out against a corrupt leadership.  The priests, prophets and political heads were stirring up the people to war against those who refused to give them tribute or bribes.  As such, they were devouring their people.  The … Continue reading →

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worship as usual

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Hosea 9 I hear the condemning voice of the prophet here.  He is speaking to this generation of evangelical Christians who make so much of worship, yet often hide selfishness and sin.  The prophet told the Israelites to stop rejoicing, … Continue reading →

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altars for sinning

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Hosea 8 The political alliances made by Israel were “sowing the wind” and God promises that they will reap the whirlwind.  The religious practices were simply an outward show designed to hide their corruption. God called them altars for sinning.  … Continue reading →

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gathering others besides

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 56-57 The LORD promises to heal the faithless backslider, and he also promises to gather others to him besides those already gathered.  The sojourning foreigner and the eunuchs who attach themselves to Israel and the covenant will find a … Continue reading →

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