Category Archives: conflict

the days of vengeance

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 21.  In this eschatological sermon Jesus mixes some predictions of  immanent “days of vengeance” upon Jerusalem (22) with a description of the long age preceding his second coming (8-9).  He does this intentionally because the two events are related. … Continue reading →

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a generation’s doom

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 12:49-13:9.  Jesus knew not only that he was going to suffer a violent baptism (the cross), but also that the entire generation in which he lived would be under judgment. That generation would be torn apart by division among … Continue reading →

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a rock and a hard place

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 6.  David is suffering between a rock (apparently an illness from which he needs healing (2)) and a hard place (his enemies gloating over his misfortune).  He does not want to die for two reasons. First, the state of … Continue reading →

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vindication

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Rev. 11.  There is a great deal of variety in the interpretation of the symbols presented in this chapter, but  its interpretation is clear enough that we can derive comfort.  As believers witness to the truth of the gospel, we … Continue reading →

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the sweet burden

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Rev. 10:8-11.  An angel is about to announce what is going to take place on earth and the sea, as orchestrated from heaven (so the angel’s stance indicates). The scroll is the message that the angel is to announce. John … Continue reading →

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these who cause divisions

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Jude 17-23.  Jude warned that Satan intends to disrupt God’s people from within. True believers must  overcome this strategy by remaining strong internally and by reacting correctly to external ungodliness. Remaining strong = “keep yourselves in the love of God” … Continue reading →

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