Category Archives: discipleship

for this time

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250521 for this time Esther 4:1-17 Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned all that had occurred, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, went into the middle of the city, and cried loudly and bitterly.Esther 4:2 He went only … Continue reading →

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a tithe of the people

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250504 a tithe of the people Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 Nehemiah 11:1 Now the leaders of the people stayed in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots for one out of ten to come and live in Jerusalem, the holy … Continue reading →

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joy of restoration

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250501 joy of restoration Nehemiah 8:1-18 Nehemiah 8:1 all the people gathered together at the square before the Water Gate. They asked the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the Instruction of Moses that Yahveh had given Israel.Nehemiah 8:2 … Continue reading →

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the fast that really matters

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250417 the fast that really matters Zechariah 7:1-14 Zechariah 7:1 In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of Yahveh came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, Chislev.Zechariah 7:2 Now the people of Bethel had … Continue reading →

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before him with our guilt

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250408 before him with our guilt Ezra 9:1-15 Ezra 9:1 After these things had been done, the leaders approached me. They said: “The people of Israel, the priests, and the Levites have not separated themselves from the surrounding peoples whose … Continue reading →

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This is the house of Yahveh

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250103 This is the house of Yahveh 1 Chronicles 21:18-22:19 1 Chronicles 21:18 So the angel of Yahveh ordered Gad to tell David to go and set up an altar to Yahveh on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.1 … Continue reading →

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confirming our election

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241206 confirming our election 2 Peter 1:3-11 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through knowing him who called us by his own glory and goodness.2 Peter 1:4 By these he has … Continue reading →

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falling for innovation

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241108 falling for innovation Proverbs 8:1-36 (JDV). Proverbs 8:1 Doesn’t wisdom call out? Doesn’t understanding give her voice?Proverbs 8:2 At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she is standing.Proverbs 8:3 Beside the gates leading into the city, at … Continue reading →

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trapped

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241106 trapped Proverbs 6:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 6:1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor or entered into an agreement with a stranger,Proverbs 6:2 you have been trapped by the words of your mouth trapped by the … Continue reading →

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keep him first

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241101 keep him first Proverbs 3:1-12 (JDV). Proverbs 3:1 My son, don’t forget my instruction, but let your heart keep my commands;Proverbs 3:2 because they will bring you many days, years of living, and well-being.Proverbs 3:3 Never let loyalty and … Continue reading →

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