Category Archives: fear

faithfulness amid conflict

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250429 faithfulness amid conflict Nehemiah 6:1-19 Nehemiah 6:1 When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and that no gap was left in it– though at that time I … Continue reading →

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the king’s mind

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250406 the king’s mind Ezra 7:1-28 Ezra 7:1 After these events, during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, Ezra– Seraiah’s son, Azariah’s son, Hilkiah’s son,Ezra 7:2 Shallum’s son, Zadok’s son, Ahitub’s son,Ezra 7:3 Amariah’s son, Azariah’s son, Meraioth’s son,Ezra … Continue reading →

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city of blood

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250321 city of blood Nahum 2:1-3:4 (JDV) Nahum 2:1 One who scatters is coming up against you. Man the fortifications! Watch the road! Brace yourself! Summon all your strength!Nahum 2:2 Because Yahveh will restore the majesty of Jacob, yes, the … Continue reading →

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Jabez

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241218 Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:1-43 1 Chronicles 4:1 Judah’s sons: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.1 Chronicles 4:2 Reaiah son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.1 Chronicles 4:3 These … 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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the terror of Yahveh

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240315 the terror of Yahveh 1 Samuel 11:1-11 (JDV) 1 Samuel 11:1 Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”1 … Continue reading →

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about him

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231126 about him Psalm 119:161-168 (JDV) Psalm 119:161 leaders have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your words.Psalm 119:162 I rejoice over your word like one who finds much treasure.Psalm 119:163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but … Continue reading →

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the Law instilled fear

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230913 the Law instilled fear Hebrews 12:18-21 (JDV) Hebrews 12:18 You see, you have not come to what could be touched, to a blazing fire, to darkness, gloom, and storm,Hebrews 12:19 to the blast of a trumpet, and the sound … Continue reading →

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mother bird

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230311 mother bird Psalm 91:3-6 (JDV) Psalm 91:3 He himself will rescue you from the bird trap, from the destructive thorn.Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will be … Continue reading →

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every king will fear

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221116 every king will fear Ezekiel 32:9-10 (JDV) Ezekiel 32:9 ” ‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you have not known.Ezekiel 32:10 I will cause many peoples … Continue reading →

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