Category Archives: forgiveness

bloody garments

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 63-64 There is only one Messiah.  He is a fearful king, whose coming will mean such slaughter of God’s enemies that he is pictured as having his robe covered in their lifeblood.  Yet, this same Messiah is the only … Continue reading →

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deserted wife

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 54 The LORD speaks to his people as if they are a deserted wife that he divorced for unfaithfulness.  He promises to restore the relationship and never to desert us again.  He tells us to get ready to make … Continue reading →

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ultimate judgment

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 24 In his previous oracles, Isaiah had predicted that the LORD would judge the nations around him, including his own.  The judgment is described as possibly imminent, possibly within the lifetime of his readers.  Now, Isaiah steps back and … Continue reading →

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recovery

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 11-12 Looking far into the future, Isaiah sees a felled forest which is the LORD’s own people.  Judgment has taken place.  But out of the stump of Jesse sprouts a branch.  A new king arises.  He will gather together … Continue reading →

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all the GOD we need

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 99 Three great men in Israel’s past are mentioned in this psalm: Moses, Aaron and Samuel.  These three are reminders that the LORD is holy and just, forgiving, but also holding his own accountable for their wrongdoings. LORD, we … Continue reading →

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priority #1

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 51 This prayer by David has given exegetes some trouble.  David is aware of his crimes against Uriah the Hittite, whom he has killed,  and Bathsheba, with whom he commits adultery. He agonizes over his sins and fears the … Continue reading →

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going deeper

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 19 Let me introduce you to my LORD, the Master of the universe. Look at space, with all its wonders. He created that, and didn’t even break a sweat. He is awesome. Interested?  Get to know him better by … Continue reading →

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knowing forgiveness

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Job 15 What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to us?(Job 15:9 ESV) Eliphaz’ question was a good one – if only he had not meant it as a rhetorical … Continue reading →

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the place of grace

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 8:22-66 Solomon’s prayer of dedication begins by simply asking God to hear the prayers of the righteous, and give them justice when they pray toward the temple in Jerusalem.  But then he asks the LORD to go one … Continue reading →

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keeping one eye open

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 1:28-53 Adonijah’s party was interrupted with news that Solomon had been made king in his place.  His first thought was self-protection.  For that reason he clung to the altar.  If he had been sincere in seeking the LORD’s … Continue reading →

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