Category Archives: deliverance

weary of relenting

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 14-15:9 Jeremiah has seen enough destruction and despair.  He cries out for the LORD to rescue his people from the famine and sword, but God refuses.  The LORD is weary of relenting.  The shame and hopelessness must continue until … Continue reading →

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desolation, then compassion

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 11:18-12:17 Jeremiah discovers that the men of Anathoth have conspired to murder him.  He is outraged, and prays that the LORD will destroy them.  Then, the LORD shows Jeremiah that Judah has done the same thing to their God.  … Continue reading →

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not enough

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ecclesiastes 6 The grievous evil that the Preacher has discovered is mortality.  Even a long and strong life is not enough.  In the end, all of life’s good things must go to another, because all go to the same place … Continue reading →

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gathering the assembly

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Micah 4 This promise needs to be read in the context of the threat from the LORD in Micah 3.  Mt. Zion must first be reduced to rubble in judgment, then the LORD will restore it and make it into … Continue reading →

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destiny of drink

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Micah 1-2 Micah prophesied to a people who were busy taking advantage of each other.   They would devise ways of ruining their neighbors for their own profit – while still lying in bed in the morning.  Then they would get … 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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How can I give you up?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Hosea 11:1-11 The LORD felt the heartache of a parent who has to turn his back on his own child “for his own good.”  Hosea expressed the anguish that the LORD was feeling over this action.  He also expressed the … Continue reading →

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seeking freedom

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 6:1-19 The essence of wisdom is knowing the right way to live so that you can avoid trouble.  But what do you do after you have already made a mistake or two?  Is it hopeless?  No, but it is … Continue reading →

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the ways of life

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 2 Seeking wisdom from God is not just an attempt to get smarter.  It is a life-or-death struggle we are in.  The temptation to fall in with deceptive and violent men, or to be lured into the passion trap … Continue reading →

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complete restoration

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Joel 2:18-27 The LORD who brought the locusts and invading armies as a judgment is the same LORD who promises restoration and abundance.  He cares for his people, and wants them restored.  But he is not content with partial, outward … Continue reading →

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