Category Archives: fellowship

a taste of eternity

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 42-43 The psalmist’s desire to go to God is not a death wish. He wants to go to the temple and experience the glorious worship he had known in the past.  But he is far from the temple.  He … Continue reading →

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correcting the holy

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Samuel 6 This chapter records two mistakes with dire consequences.  First, Uzzah sees the oxen stumble, and reaches out his hands to stabilize the ark of the covenant.  He is struck dead because he presumed to correct something that … Continue reading →

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ear of corn

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Judges 12 The animosity that appeared to have been abated by Gideon in chapter 8 has reared its ugly head again.  Now every time an Ephraimite seeks to cross over at the fords of the Jordon, he is met with … Continue reading →

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a community walk

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 15     A theme throughout this chapter is the idea that all the commands of God apply to everyone in the community – no exceptions.  There is only one LORD in the Israelite camp.  There was even a dress code … Continue reading →

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a supporting walk

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 7 After six chapters detailing the importance of the Levites work at the tabernacle, this chapter shows the support and contributions (six wagon loads) of all the tribes to that work.  For 12 successive days, each tribe gives a … Continue reading →

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those walking beside us

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 2     A march is not designed for individuality.  It works best when everyone is in his place.  The march to the promised land was to be accomplished tribe by tribe, with the tent of meeting at the center.  Our … Continue reading →

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those walking with us

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 1     A potential army in excess of 600,000 men is formidable in any age.  The census was meant to be an encouragement to the Israelites. It was intended to remind them that God has been faithful, and to bring … Continue reading →

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a devoted community

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Leviticus 4-5:13     The sin offering communicates some important things about God.  He is a holy God, and he cannot overlook sin, even when the sinner is unaware of it.  As soon as the worshipper is aware of any sin, he … Continue reading →

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Exodus: the outer court

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 38      Just as much detail is given as to the articles and raw materials that made up the outer court as the tabernacle itself.  It was crucial that the Israelites understand that access into the presence of God is … Continue reading →

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Exodus: the precious presence

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 25    The tabernacle was not about the glory of the place but about the precious presence of God.  He wanted to dwell in the midst of his people.  He still does.  When the LORD dwells among us, we remember … Continue reading →

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