Category Archives: divisions

they divide

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250512 they divide Jude 1:17-19 Jude 1:17 But you, dear friends, remember what was predicted by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.Jude 1:18 They told you, “In the end time there will be scoffers living according to their own … Continue reading →

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the false ones

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241208 the false ones 2 Peter 2:1-22 2 Peter 2:1 But false prophets also happened among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will introduce divisive teachings, even denying the Master who bought them and … Continue reading →

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Amaziah’s sin

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240222 Amaziah’s sin Amos 7:10-17 (JDV) Amos 7:10 Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to King Jeroboam of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you right here in the house of Israel. The land cannot endure all his words,Amos … Continue reading →

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contentment or controversy

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220520 contentment or controversy 1 Timothy 6:3-10 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches differently and does not agree with the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness, 1 Timothy 6:4 he is … Continue reading →

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Please say Shibboleth

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

Please say Shibboleth Judges 12:1-7 (JDV) Judges 12:1 The men of Ephraim were called together and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to fight against the Ammonites but haven’t called us to … Continue reading →

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goal of disfellowship

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

goal of disfellowship 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. 2 Thessalonians 3:15 Yet don’t … Continue reading →

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what matters instead

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 6:11-16 (JDV) Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. Galatians 6:12 Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh – these would force you to be circumcised– but … Continue reading →

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when passion divides

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 1,987 Luke 12:49-53 Luk 12:49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth– and how I wish it were already kindled! Luk 12:50 I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it … Continue reading →

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love and conflict

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 1Co 13:4 The love I am speaking of holds its temper, that love functions in a helpful manner, it does not envy, does not brag, does not show off, 1Co 13:5 does not behave disgracefully, does not … Continue reading →

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clothing the parts respectfully

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 12:23-25 1Co 12:23 Just like those parts of the body, which we think to be shameful; on these we put more respectful clothing, so that our unpresentable parts have a more respectable image. 1Co 12:24 but our presentable … Continue reading →

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