Category Archives: confidence

Titanic

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 27 Once known for her majesty and glory, the mighty ship Titanic is now known for the disaster which happened to her on the sea.  The same is true of Tyre.  She was a masterpiece of international trade.  But … Continue reading →

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go your way

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Daniel 12 Much of the language of this chapter prefigures NT prophecies, but it is important to realize the context of its message.  Daniel still wants to know what is going to happen to his people.  He basically learns that … Continue reading →

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a forgiving shepherd

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Micah 7:14-20 Micah lived among a people who had forgotten about God.  But Micah held on to two theological truths which stubbornly refused to fade away.  The LORD is a great shepherd who had brought his people where he wanted … Continue reading →

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red barrens

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Micah 7:1-13 When I lived in Maine, I enjoyed looking on the bright red blueberry barrens, after harvest.  It was an awesome sight to see miles of crimson bushes.  Yet, it meant that there was no fruit left. The berries … Continue reading →

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repairing the ruins

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Amos 9 The good news that the LORD is going to rebuild Israel comes in the context of the bad news that it is the LORD who is orchestrating their destruction.  The sinners among his people are so sure of … Continue reading →

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confidence

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 3:21-35 My daughter,  choose a relationship with the LORD above all other goals, and you will find yourself protected when trouble comes.  You will not have a trouble-free life … no one does.  What you will have is the … Continue reading →

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it’s not paranoia when…

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 140 It is not paranoia when they are really out to get you.  David prayed to God with the full assurance that evil men were setting traps for him.  He trusted God, but he still prayed for those traps … Continue reading →

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here’s my hand

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 138 If you have ever asked yourself why you go through so much trouble, and been tempted to feel like God has abandoned you… camp out here in Psalm 138.  The psalmist was there, but he saw his days … Continue reading →

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trust in sproutless days

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 126 The LORD is the one who restores.  The imagery is that of  harvest joy even though the planting was done in sorrow.  Much of our lives we will have to be doing the right thing, not knowing whether … Continue reading →

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resurrection or restoration?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

  Isaiah 26-27.  Is Isaiah promising resurrection here, or merely the restoration of Israel?  He uses language of physical resurrection: “Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise.You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your … Continue reading →

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