Category Archives: deliverance

the wrong place

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 120 The psalmist is upset because of the people he is forced to live among.  They love deception and violence, and their constant influence is grating on his nerves.  He prays for deliverance, and laments that he has lived … Continue reading →

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we have waited

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

  Isaiah 25   We have waited for the LORD to save us by subduing the oppressor (1-5,10-12).  We have waited for the feast which all peoples will enjoy on Mt. Zion (6). We have waited for the day when the … Continue reading →

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the LORD of the second chance

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 107 The psalmist looks at four different groups of people who suffer (exiles, slaves, fools, endangered) – the for winds of those scattered.  Then he tells how God orchestrates reversals, so that those who felt all hope was lost … Continue reading →

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bad record

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 106 The psalmist praises God for delivering his people over and over again, even though they have not lived up to the standard of his faithfulness.  Over and over the Israelites have despised his deliverance and acted unfaithfully.  They … Continue reading →

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let me see

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 102 The psalmist feels his days passing away like smoke.  He is afraid that God is going to let him die in the midst of his life.  Yet, he knows that the LORD will live on eternally, so he … Continue reading →

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good news and bad news

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 2 The prophet has good news and bad news. First, the good news.  The light of the LORD will some day bring peace between the nations, ending the need for swords and spears.  The prophet calls on God’s people … Continue reading →

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they heard his voice

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 95 The Israelites heard God’s voice one day,and he said “keep going, I will sustain you.”  But all their fear said “we have no water. “  Later, they heard his voice, and it said “take the land.” But their … Continue reading →

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the ear planter hears, the eye former sees

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 94  The psalmist cries out for the God of vengeance to wipe out his enemies, who wantonly attack and destroy his people and claim that God does not hear or see them.  God planted the ear. He can hear.  … Continue reading →

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saved to share

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Esther 8 Mordecai had been rescued from the gallows so that he could make the decree that would allow his people to defend themselves from sure destruction.  Just as Esther had been providentially placed so that she could make a … Continue reading →

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tick tock

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 89 The psalmist is absolutely sure of his theology. He knows that the greatness of God is beyond that of any other being.  He knows that God will do what is right, and that God’s moral integrity is matchless.  … Continue reading →

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