Category Archives: fear

Exodus: access

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 24 The ESV Study Bible explains that the distinctions made between three groups is “preparing Israel for the tabernacle.”  It was a symbol, preparing people for the symbol.  Moses could commune with God face to face, and represented the … Continue reading →

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Exodus: the mountain

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 19      Mount Sinai serves to transition the reader of Exodus from the theme of deliverance by grace to the theme of sanctification. The mountain is a dangerous place and should not be treated casually. God is there, and he … Continue reading →

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Exodus: The flip-side of blessing

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 1:1-21    The climate in Egypt had turned from favor to fear. God continued to bless the Israelites by making them numerous and strong, and it was that very strength that set the stage for slavery and conflict. Perhaps the … Continue reading →

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Joseph: a feast for his brothers

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 43.   The brothers returned to Egypt with Benjamin, not knowing whether they would live or die – since the money they had given the governor before had been secretly put back into their bags.  Zaphenath-paneah had ordered that they … Continue reading →

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evangelism: perspective on Israel

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 11.  Here Paul seeks to explain why so many of his own countrymen have rejected the gospel, while so many Gentiles are accepting it and getting saved.  He states:     God is still sovereign over the salvation process … Continue reading →

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fear of the Holy Spirit

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 8:22-56.  Each of these stories demonstrates the power and authority of Christ and proves that he is God’s Son. But each also reflects a very human reaction that we often have when the miraculous power of God’s Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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only Jesus: mediator of God’s new covenant

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Hebrews 12:3-29.  The author of Hebrews had encouraged his readers to look to Jesus,  the only one who has finished the race and is now in resurrection glory.  He now reveals what our race is going to entail.   Living … Continue reading →

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humility and heaven’s king

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 18.  The disciples had just asked a stupid question.  They wanted to know who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.  Jesus called a child, and presented him as an example to the disciples.  He told them that … Continue reading →

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