Category Archives: commitment

his geographical will

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 21:17-23:11.  My Bible records the words of Jesus in red letters.  Reading through this text, it becomes quite clear that Paul goes where he goes because Jesus prompts him to do so. Jesus told him to go to Damascus … Continue reading →

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unfinished business

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 20:17-21:16.  One of the down sides to apostolic ministry is that you are always starting things that someone else will have to finish. Loving the church leaders as he did, it would have been tempting to respond to their … Continue reading →

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just enough of Jesus

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 18:23-19:22.  Apollos had a problem.  Luke says that he could speak and teach accurately the things concerning Jesus, but he needed Priscilla and Aquila to explain to him more accurately the way of God – that is – the … Continue reading →

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with no one’s regret

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 21.  One of the saddest statements about anyone found in the scriptures is the epitaph for Jehoram. His short reign in Jerusalem resulted in the Lord judging him by inciting rebellion among his subjects, war with his enemies, … Continue reading →

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no excuses

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 11:19-30.  The book of Acts records three missionary journeys taken by the apostle Paul, but this passage relates a summary of four missionary journeys taken before them. First, some undisclosed disciples from Cyprus and Cyrene spread the gospel among … Continue reading →

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maybe this is it

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 40.  What was it that kept Joseph faithful to God and walking in integrity as he lived a forgotten life in the bowels of an Egyptian prison?  He had revelations from God in his past, and he must have … Continue reading →

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the LORD was with him

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 39. What was it that allowed Joseph to maintain his integrity while all those terrible things happened to him? How was he able to keep bitterness and cynicism from spoiling his attitude and destroying his witness? One clue to … Continue reading →

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right hearts

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 8.  Saul’s heart had not yet been touched by the Holy spirit’s regeneration power, so his heart was not yet right. He was ravaging the church because of his evil ambition. Simon of Samaria’s heart was touched by the … Continue reading →

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fighting against God

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 13.  It took only 18 years for the kingdom to go from one divided  to become one engaged in civil war. Abijah’s army was outnumbered two to one, and he, himself was not entirely faithful to the LORD. … Continue reading →

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obedient to the faith

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 4:32-6:7.  The church of Jesus Christ is not simply a social movement. The kingdom of God has a king in heaven, and he has given us a body of instruction recorded in the Gospels. Believers are obligated to obey … Continue reading →

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