Category Archives: dependence upon God

The king’s Commander

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240512 The king’s Commander 2 Samuel 5:17-25 (JDV) 2 Samuel 5:17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went in search of David, but he heard about it and went down to … Continue reading →

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lessons from our escapes

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240420 lessons from our escapes 1 Samuel 24:1-8 (JDV) 1 Samuel 24:1 When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “Notice, David is in the wilderness near En-gedi.”1 Samuel 24:2 So Saul took three thousand of Israel’s choice … Continue reading →

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plan backfired

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240414 plan backfired 1 Samuel 21:10-15 (JDV) 1 Samuel 21:10 David fled that day from Saul’s presence and went to King Achish of Gath.1 Samuel 21:11 But Achish’s servants said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? … Continue reading →

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give and take

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240310 give and take 1 Samuel 8:4-22 (JDV) 1 Samuel 8:4 So all the elders of Israel gathered and went to Samuel at Ramah.1 Samuel 8:5 They said to him, “Notice, you are old, and your sons do not walk … Continue reading →

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symphony

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240113 symphony Psalm 148:1-14 (JDV) Psalm 148:1 Praise Yah! Praise Yahveh from the sky; praise him in the heights.Psalm 148:2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly armies.Psalm 148:3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all … Continue reading →

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the logic of trusting God

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240110 the logic of trusting God Psalm 146:1-10 (JDV) Psalm 146:1 Praise Yah! My soul, praise Yahveh.Psalm 146:2 I will praise Yahveh all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live.Psalm 146:3 Do not trust … Continue reading →

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divine shield

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240106 divine shield Psalm 144:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 144:1 [Of David.] Blessed be Yahveh, my rock who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for war.Psalm 144:2 He is my covenant faithfulness and my fortress, my stronghold, and my deliverer. … Continue reading →

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no resources left

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240105 no resources left Psalm 143:1-12 (JDV) Psalm 143:1 [A Psalm of David.] Yahveh, hear my prayer. By your faithfulness listen to my plea, and by your righteousness answer me.Psalm 143:2 Do not bring your servant into condemnation, because no … Continue reading →

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when they are too strong

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240104 when they are too strong Psalm 142:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 142:1 [An insightful song of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer.] I cry aloud to Yahveh; I plead aloud to Yahveh for mercy.Psalm 142:2 I pour out … Continue reading →

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He knows

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231228 He knows Psalm 139:1-6 (JDV) Psalm 139:1 [For the music director. A Psalm of David.] Yahveh, you have searched me and known me.Psalm 139:2 You know when I sit down and stand up; you understand my thoughts from far … Continue reading →

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