Category Archives: freedom

a protective walk

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 35-36      By granting refuge to individuals who were accused of murder, the LORD protected those falsely accused.  By prescribing limits, he assured that people could not abuse the law.  The same was true of the inheritance rights. Zelopehad’s daughters … Continue reading →

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Exodus: spirituality and servanthood

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 20:18-21:11     These rules must be understood in their context. Altars in Egypt had been places to flaunt one’s wealth and power. Now that the Hebrews were free, the LORD warned them against abusing religion for selfish purposes. Servanthood was … Continue reading →

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evangelism: an offer of freedom

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 7.  If freedom is defined as the authority to do whatever you want, you have a problem.  What you want often conflicts with itself.  You may want to serve God and follow his commands, but you also want to … Continue reading →

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