Category Archives: faith

not seen, not seeing, but glad

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240724 not seen, not seeing, but glad 1 Peter 1:8-9 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you care about him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you are glad with inexpressible and glorious … Continue reading →

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guarded by God’s power

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240723 guarded by God’s power 1 Peter 1:5-7 (JDV) 1 Peter 1:5 You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.1 Peter 1:6 You are glad about … Continue reading →

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first domino

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240323 first domino 1 Samuel 14:16-23 (JDV) 1 Samuel 14:16 When Saul’s watchmen in Gibeah of Benjamin noticed, they saw the panicking troops scattering in every direction.1 Samuel 14:17 So Saul said to the troops with him, “Call the roll … Continue reading →

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by many or by few

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240322 by many or by few 1 Samuel 14:1-15 (JDV) 1 Samuel 14:1 And it was that day Saul’s son Jonathan said to the boy who carried his weapons, “Come on, let’s cross over to the Philistine garrison on the … Continue reading →

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what we don’t say

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240313 what we don’t say 1 Samuel 10:9-16 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:9 When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came that day.1 Samuel 10:10 When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, … Continue reading →

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Rahab’s living faith

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240130 Rahab’s living faith James 2:24-26 (JDV) James 2:24 You see that a person is proved to be right by results and not by faith alone.James 2:25 In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also proved to be right … Continue reading →

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results of faith

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240129 results of faith James 2:17-23 (JDV) James 2:17 In the same way faith, if it doesn’t have results, is dead by itself.James 2:18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have results.” Show me your faith without … Continue reading →

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the faith balance

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240118 the faith balance James 1:5-8 (JDV) James 1:5 But if any of you needs wisdom, he should ask God — who gives to all generously and without shame —and it will be given to him.James 1:6 But let him … Continue reading →

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divine shield

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240106 divine shield Psalm 144:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 144:1 [Of David.] Blessed be Yahveh, my rock who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for war.Psalm 144:2 He is my covenant faithfulness and my fortress, my stronghold, and my deliverer. … Continue reading →

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looking for a life-response

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231027 looking for a life-response Psalm 116:1-19 Psalm 116:1 I love him because Yahveh hears my voice, my pleas for mercy.Psalm 116:2 I’ll call out to him as long as I live because he listens closely to me.Psalm 116:3 Death’s … Continue reading →

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