Category Archives: commitment

going up unprepared

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 13:17-22 17 When Pharaoh sent the people away, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. Because God said, “The people might change their minds when they see war and … Continue reading →

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a consecrated community

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 12:43-13:2 43 And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “This is the permanent rule of the Passover: no outsider is to eat of it, 44 but after you have circumcised him, any slave that a man has purchased … Continue reading →

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sendoff

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 12:29-36 29 At midnight the LORD struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all … Continue reading →

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no more bargaining

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 10:21-29 21 Then the LORD told Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward the sky, and there will be darkness over the land of Egypt, and let that darkness cause people to feel around with their hands.” 22 So Moses … Continue reading →

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saving face but mocking God

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 8:20-32 (Hebrew: 8:16-28) 20 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Get up early in the morning and present yourself to Pharaoh, as he goes out to the water, and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Send my people … Continue reading →

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the impossible commission

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 6:1-13 1 So the LORD responded to Moses, “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh; because with a strong hand he will send them off, and with a strong hand he will throw them out of … Continue reading →

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a bad turn within God’s will

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 1:8-22 8 Then a new king — who did not remember Joseph — began reigning over Egypt,. 9 And he said to his people, “See, the people of the sons of Israel are too many and too strong for … Continue reading →

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full circle

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And after seeing him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority … Continue reading →

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the oldest alternative

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 27:57-66 57 When it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea came, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. 58 He went to Pilate and requested the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given … Continue reading →

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showdown

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 26:47-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 And the betrayer had given … Continue reading →

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