Category Archives: dependence upon God

juniper in the Arabah

juniper in the Arabah Jeremiah 17:5-10 (JDV) Jeremiah 17:5 This is what Yahveh says: the person who trusts in the man is afflicted with a curse. He sets up flesh as his arm, and his heart deserts Yahveh. Jeremiah 17:6 … Continue reading

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skipping the receptions

skipping the receptions Jeremiah 16:5-13 (JDV) Jeremiah 16:5 “Now – you see – this is what Yahveh says: Don’t come into a house having a mourning feast. Don’t go to mourn or show sorrow for them, because I have removed … Continue reading

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under-appreciating God

under-appreciating God Jeremiah 9:17-26 (JDV) Jeremiah 9:17 This is what Yahveh of Armies says: Consider this closely, and summon the women who mourn; send for the skillful women. Jeremiah 9:18 Let them come quickly to raise a lament over us … Continue reading

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denial in a red dress

denial in a red dress Jeremiah 4:23-31 (JDV) Jeremiah 4:23 I looked at the land, and noticed it was formless and empty. And into the sky, and there were no lights. Jeremiah 4:24 I looked at the mountains, and noticed … Continue reading

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shore leave

shore leave Acts 27:1-12 (JDV) Acts 27:1 When it was decided that we were to sail to Italy, they handed over Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Imperial Regiment. Acts 27:2 When we had … Continue reading

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ridiculous

ridiculous Acts 25:1-22 (JDV) Acts 25:1 Three days after Festus set foot in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.Acts 25:2 The chief priests and the leaders of the Jews presented their case against Paul to him; and … Continue reading

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no coincidences

no coincidences Acts 23:12-22 (JDV) Acts 23:12 When it was morning, the Jews formed a mob and bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. Acts 23:13 There were more than forty who … Continue reading

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the next step in his plan

the next step in his plan Acts 22:30-23:11 (JDV) Acts 22:30 The next day, since he wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and instructed the chief priests and all the … Continue reading

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following God into the darkness

following God into the darkness Acts 18:18-23 (JDV) Acts 18:18 After staying for some time, Paul said farewell to the brothers and sisters and sailed away to Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head at Cenchreae because … Continue reading

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change from the norm

change from the norm Acts 18:1-17 (JDV) Acts 18:1 After these things happened, he left Athens and went to Corinth, Acts 18:2 and he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with … Continue reading

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