Category Archives: compassion

exploitation

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250428 exploitation Nehemiah 5:1-19 Nehemiah 5:1 There was a widespread outcry from the people and their wives against their Jewish countrymen.Nehemiah 5:2 Some were saying, “We, our sons, and our daughters are numerous. Let us get grain so that we … Continue reading →

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to no one’s regret

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250131 to no one’s regret 2 Chronicles 21:1-20 2 Chronicles 21:1 Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. His son Jehoram became king in his place.2 Chronicles 21:2 He had brothers, … Continue reading →

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Don’t be devious

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241103 Don’t be devious Proverbs 3:27-35 (JDV). Proverbs 3:27 When it is in your power, don’t withhold good from the one to whom it belongs.Proverbs 3:28 Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later. I’ll give it tomorrow” … Continue reading →

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best outcome

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240831 best outcome 1 Kings 1:28-53 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:28 King David answered by saying, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So, she came into the king’s presence and stood before him.1 Kings 1:29 The king swore an oath and said, … Continue reading →

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cheering Bildad

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240627 cheering Bildad Job 18:1-21 (JDV) Job 18:1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said:Job 18:2 Until when will you stop talking? Show some sense, and then we can talk.Job 18:3 Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in … Continue reading →

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we have investigated

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240614 we have investigated Job 5:1-27 (JDV) Job 5:1 Call now! Will anyone answer you? Which of the holy ones will you turn to?Job 5:2 Because anger kills a fool, and jealousy slays the gullible.Job 5:3 I have seen a … Continue reading →

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Elkanah’s love

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240225 Elkanah’s love 1 Samuel 1:1-8 (JDV) 1 Samuel 1:1 There was a man from Ramathaim-tsofim in the hill country of Ephraim. His name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.1 … Continue reading →

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beyond politeness

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240128 beyond politeness James 2:12-16 (JDV) James 2:12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom.James 2:13 You see, judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs … Continue reading →

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the Ammonites watched

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221018 the Ammonites watched Ezekiel 25:1-7 (JDV) Ezekiel 25:1 Then the word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 25:2 “Son of Adam, face the Ammonites and prophesy against them.Ezekiel 25:3 Say to the Ammonites, ‘Listen to … Continue reading →

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condemnation or compassion?

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221012 condemnation or compassion? Ezekiel 23:43-49 (JDV) Ezekiel 23:43 Then I said concerning this woman worn out by adultery: Will they now have illicit sex with her, even her?Ezekiel 23:44 Yet they had sex with her as one does with … Continue reading →

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