Category Archives: family

failure and hope

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241216 failure and hope 1 Chronicles 2:1-55 1 Chronicles 2:1 These were Israel’s sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,1 Chronicles 2:2 Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.1 Chronicles 2:3 Judah’s sons: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were … Continue reading →

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roots and branches

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241215 roots and branches 1 Chronicles 1:1-54 1 Chronicles 1:1 Adam, Seth, Enosh,1 Chronicles 1:2 Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,1 Chronicles 1:3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech,1 Chronicles 1:4 Noah, Noah’s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.1 Chronicles 1:5 Japheth’s sons: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, … 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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many generations

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

many generations Psalm 61:5-8 (JDV) Psalm 61:5 God, you have heard my vows; you have given a heritage to those who fear your name.Psalm 61:6 Add days to the king’s life; may his years span many generations.Psalm 61:7 May he … Continue reading →

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illegitimate relationships

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

illegitimate relationships Deuteronomy 27:22 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:22 ‘The one who sleeps with his sister, whether his father’s daughter or his mother’s daughter is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ illegitimate relationships The Israelite community was … Continue reading →

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appreciating parents

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

appreciating parents Deuteronomy 27:16 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:16 ‘The one who dishonors his father or mother is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ appreciating parents Most of us encounter the command to honor parents when we … Continue reading →

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protecting joy

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

protecting joy Deuteronomy 25:4-6 (JDV) Deuteronomy 25:4 “Do not muzzle an ox while it treads out grain. Deuteronomy 25:5 “When brothers live on the same property and one of them dies without a son, the wife of the dead man … Continue reading →

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staying compliant and connected

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

staying compliant and connected Deuteronomy 21:18-21 (JDV) Deuteronomy 21:18 “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother and doesn’t listen to them even after they discipline him, Deuteronomy 21:19 his father and … Continue reading →

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extending the family

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

  extending the family Deuteronomy 16:8-11 (JDV) Deuteronomy 16:8 Eat matzah for six days. On the seventh day there is to be a solemn assembly to Yahveh your God; do not do any work. Deuteronomy 16:9 “You are to count … Continue reading →

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respecting life and family

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

  respecting life and family Deuteronomy 5:16-18 Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as Yahveh your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and so that you may prosper in the land Yahveh your God … Continue reading →

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