Category Archives: faithfulness

21 days

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Daniel 10-11:1 This is one of those passages that reveal a battle going on in the spirit realm that is unseen in the physical realm, but explains what is seen.  Daniel had been fasting and praying for three weeks.  This … Continue reading →

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last party

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Daniel 5 Belshazzar is drinking from the sacred vessels as he parties with his lords, wives and concubines. Suddenly a disembodied hand appears and writes some strange words on the wall.  The king is terrified, but nobody is able to … Continue reading →

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to be continued

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 52 Jeremiah concludes his book by recounting some of the historical events, including the fall of Jerusalem and the deporting and deaths of many of its leaders.  The book begs for a sequel, but we do not get one.  … Continue reading →

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Rechabites

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 35 Jeremiah knew that one did not offer a Rechabite wine.  They had vowed never to take it.  But the LORD told Jeremiah to invite Rechabites into a temple chamber and offer them wine.  Of course, they refused.  The … Continue reading →

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free indeed

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 34 It appears that there was some kind of attempt at revival among Zedekiah’s kingdom, and God had stayed the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.  The people set free their Hebrew slaves, which is something they knew they should have done.  … Continue reading →

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dreamers

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 23:9-40 Jeremiah lets loose on the false prophets, who are continually offering a positive and encouraging word to a sinful people, assuring them that all is well.  They assure a rebellious people that their relationship with the LORD is … Continue reading →

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vineyard spoilers

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Song of Solomon 2:8-17 When the time is right, the hindrances and fears and distractions are overcome.  Marital love is a beautiful thing at that time, a right thing.  Nothing (even the mountains) should be allowed to spoil the joy … Continue reading →

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standing alone

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 15:10-16:21 The price that Jeremiah paid for his loyalty to the LORD was shame and isolation.  The people rejected him, and even when they did not – the LORD demanded that he not participate with them.  He could not … Continue reading →

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“He will do nothing”

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 5 Jeremiah’s audience was convinced that the LORD would not make good on his threats.  They felt secure in their position in spite of the fact that they were idolatrous and exploited the poor.  The LORD said:  “Go up … Continue reading →

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what she did

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 It is not difficult to understand how words like these can have an impact on a leader.  King Josiah felt the pain in the LORD’s heart – like the pain of a rejected husband calling his unfaithful bride … Continue reading →

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