Category Archives: discernment

prevailing injustice

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2076 Luke 23:13-25 Luk 23:13 Pilate then collected together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, Luk 23:14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as if he were misleading the people. But … Continue reading →

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what condemned a generation

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2073 Luke 22:66-71 Luk 22:66 When day came, the group of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said, Luk 22:67 “If … Continue reading →

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no matter what goes by

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2056 Luke 21:29-33 Luk 21:29 And he gave them an illustration: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. Luk 21:30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that … Continue reading →

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Jenga

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2051 Luke 21:5-6 Luk 21:5 Also, since some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with precious stones and dedicated gifts, he said, Luk 21:6 “As for these things that you see, the days will … Continue reading →

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peace knowledge

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2039 Luke 19:41-44 Luk 19:41 Now when Jesus came near and saw the city, he wept over it, Luk 19:42 saying, “If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! … Continue reading →

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the sin of self-confidence

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2026 Luke 18:18-23 Luk 18:18 Now a certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Luk 18:19 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good … Continue reading →

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millstones and movements

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2015 Luke 17:1-2 Luk 17:1 Also, he said to his disciples, “Stumbling blocks are not out of the question, but tragedy will happen to the one through whom they come! Luk 17:2 It would be better for … Continue reading →

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not a theology of the afterlife

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2014 Luke 16:24-31 Luk 16:24 So he yelled out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this … Continue reading →

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thinking about later

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2009 Luke 16:1-9 Luk 16:1 He also said to the disciples, “There was some rich man who had a household manager, and was informed of accusations that his manager was squandering his assets. Luk 16:2 So he called … Continue reading →

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general warnings

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #1,990 Luke 13:1-5 Luk 13: 1 Now there were some present at that time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Luk 13: 2 He responded to them, “Do you think … Continue reading →

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