Category Archives: faithfulness

pit or prosperity?

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 41:42 – 57 42 Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and clothed him in outfits of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. 43 And he authorized … Continue reading →

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but he refused

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 39:1-10 Joseph had been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the bodyguards, an Egyptian, had bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2 The LORD was with Joseph, … Continue reading →

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no time for recovery

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:10-14 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 Then his disciples came and took … Continue reading →

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interested or committed?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 13:1-9 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake. 2 But so many crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the … Continue reading →

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a treaty at Mizpah

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 31:38-50 38 These twenty years I have been with you. Your ewes and your female goats have not miscarried, and the rams of your flocks I have not eaten. 39 I did not bring to you what was torn … Continue reading →

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turning off the switch

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:21-24 21 “Tragedy is coming to you, Chorazin! Tragedy is coming to you, Bethsaida! Because if the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 … Continue reading →

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when life does not fit

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:1-6 When Jesus had completed coaching his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities also. 2 But when John heard in prison about what the Christ was doing, he sent word by … Continue reading →

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Messengers of another destiny

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 24:34-49 34 So he said, “I am a servant of Abraham. 35 The LORD has richly blessed my master, and he has become great. He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male and female servants, camels … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness and Trustworthiness

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 24:21-33 21 The man stared at her in silence, trying to discern whether the LORD had prospered his journey or not. 22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took a gold ring weighing a half shekel, and … Continue reading →

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New

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 17:5-16 5 No longer will your name be called simply Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a noisy crowd of nations. 6 I will make you exceedingly productive, and I … Continue reading →

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