Category Archives: divisions

divided family

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 3:20-27 20 Then Jesus came into a house, and a crowd came together again, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat bread. 21 And when the ones responsible for him heard about it, they … Continue reading →

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a wind of confusion

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 19:9-15 9 And artisans of combed flax will be ashamed, and those who weave white linen. 10 And her weavers will be crushed; all workers for wage grieved of heart. 11 Surely the princes of Zoan are stupid; the … Continue reading →

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obstacles to maturity

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 16:17-27 17 Now I encourage you, brothers, to watch out for those who are causing the divisions and putting up stumbling blocks contrary to the teaching that you learned. Turn away from them! 18 Because these are the kind … Continue reading →

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unified diversity

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 36:8-13 8 And all the experts among the workers constructed the tabernacle with ten curtains. They were made of fine twined linen and blue and purple and scarlet yarns, with cherubim woven in by a designer. 9 The length … Continue reading →

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exclusive dining

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 29:31-34 31 “You should take the ram of ordination and boil its meat in a holy place. 32 And Aaron and his sons should eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket in … Continue reading →

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laws about conspiracy

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 23:1-9 1 “You should not extend a false report. You should not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. 2 You should not follow the majority to do evil, nor should you bear witness in … Continue reading →

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no safe haven

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 40-41 Chaos ensued as the remnant in Israel attempts to stay alive in an environment where leaders conspire to destroy one another.  Jeremiah has been set free to go wherever he wishes, but there is no safe place.  Gedaliah … Continue reading →

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theological consensus

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 22 The theological consensus that existed among the prophets of Israel in the time of Ahab was not unity.  It was mutual deception. Some wanted to believe that there would be victory against Syria.  Others (at least Micaiah) … Continue reading →

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a respectful walk

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

  Numbers 12 The LORD struck Miriam with leprosy to pun ish her for questioning the authority of his chosen servant, Moses.  Even after Moses prayed that he heal her, God chose to let her remain leprous for seven days.  … Continue reading →

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after faith: no wisdom wars

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

James 3:13-18.    James had warned the churches not to produce too many teachers.  It seems that the churches were in danger of wisdom wars – where teachers would compete with each other for the loyalty of the other believers.  James … Continue reading →

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