Category Archives: consideration of others

the single brick

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250120 the single brick 2 Chronicles 10:1-19 2 Chronicles 10:1 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king.2 Chronicles 10:2 When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it — for he was … 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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praying again

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240417 praying again 1 Samuel 23:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 23:1 It was reported to David: “Notice, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.”1 Samuel 23:2 So David inquired of Yahveh: “Should I go and attack these … Continue reading →

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Jonathan was grieved

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240411 Jonathan was grieved 1 Samuel 20:24-34 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:24 So David hid in the countryside. At the New Moon, the king sat down to eat the meal.1 Samuel 20:25 He sat at his usual place on the seat … Continue reading →

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inheritance rights

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230209 inheritance rights Ezekiel 46:16-18 (JDV) Ezekiel 46:16 “This is what the Lord Yahveh says: If the prince gives a gift to each of his sons as their inheritance, it will belong to his sons. It will become their property … Continue reading →

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our sensitive God

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220708 our sensitive God Ezekiel 4:9-17 Ezekiel 4:9 “Also take wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt. Put them in a single container and make them into bread for yourself. You are to eat it during the number of days … Continue reading →

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teaming up

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220602 teaming up Ruth 3:1-5 (JDV) Ruth 3:1 Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, shouldn’t I find a resting place for you so that you will be taken care of? Ruth 3:2 Now isn’t Boaz our relative? Haven’t … Continue reading →

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would we welcome Ruth?

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220526 would we welcome Ruth? Ruth 1:15-18 (JDV) Ruth 1:15 Naomi said, “Look, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods. Follow your sister-in-law.” Ruth 1:16 But Ruth replied: Don’t plead with me to abandon you … Continue reading →

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a word to the “masters”

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220522 a word to the “masters” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:17 Direct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who … Continue reading →

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those yet unconvinced

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

those yet unconvinced Judges 5:10-18 (JDV) Judges 5:10 You who ride on white donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and who travel on the road, give praise! Judges 5:11 Let them tell the righteous acts of Yahveh, the righteous deeds … Continue reading →

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