Category Archives: Cyrus

he will get it done

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250331 he will get it done Ezra 1:1-11 Ezra 1:1 In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, to fulfill the word of Yahveh spoken through Jeremiah, Yahveh roused the breath of King Cyrus to issue a proclamation throughout … Continue reading →

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history is his story

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 41 The idols that the nations frantically build will be no match for the ruler God is sending to take his vengeance upon them.  God is the first to tell them of this coming ruler (Cyrus), and he will … Continue reading →

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getting it done

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezra 1 People attribute Cyrus’ decision to restore the holy cities beyond the Tigris river to good royal strategy – and it was.  But the writer of Ezra recognizes that the mastermind behind that good royal strategy is the LORD.  … Continue reading →

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the right choices

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 36 We have followed the chronicler as he has retold the story of the kings of Judah.  He took us through the good and the bad – mostly bad – times.  Even the best of the kings did … Continue reading →

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