Category Archives: future

great God

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 145 This last psalm attributed to David is all about the greatness of the LORD and why he deserves our constant praise, and the constant praise of those who follow us.  It is not about us.  It’s about him.  … Continue reading →

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unforsaken

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 61-62 Anyone who has ever known the cruelty and heartache of divorce can feel the message of Isaiah here.  The LORD promises to un-forsake his people.  He has not abandoned them.  He tells them to get ready for his … Continue reading →

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purpose

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 139 The next big challenge that the enemy is hatching to destroy us is to teach our children that there is no real purpose to life.  This psalmist has come to realize that life is all about the purpose … Continue reading →

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reversal

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 60 The land and people known for being afflicted, forsaken and hated will experience a reversal.  It (and they) will be restored, beloved, and made beautiful and prosperous.  In fact, the land and people of God will be made … Continue reading →

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sharing the good news

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 51:1-52:12 Isaiah envisions a time when the king returns and establishes peace and redemption among the people.  He calls on his readers to awake to this reality before it happens.  He calls on believers to share this good news … Continue reading →

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unopposed

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 125 The LORD promises that the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous.  This assured Israel that their nation would not remain in bondage to a heathen king.  It assures us that our … Continue reading →

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for the future

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 39 Hezekiah had made a huge mistake, letting the Babylonian envoys see all the treasures of his house.  The Babylonians would be back, and carry some of his own descendants into exile.  Yet, the king consoled himself with the … Continue reading →

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Hang him on that

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Esther 7 The story of Esther’s intervention to save her people is not a story of revenge.  It is a reminder to all those who would seek to do a great injustice that God has a way of turning treachery … Continue reading →

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born there

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 87 Jerusalem is celebrated because of its glorious future.  It will some day be said that people from all the nations will be “born there.”  The psalm speaks in faith of a time when Jerusalem is seen as the … Continue reading →

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commanded to teach

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 78 This psalm serves as a teaching song, which could be used by fathers to teach their children.  The LORD commanded that each generation instruct the next, so that no one is ignorant of who God is, and what … Continue reading →

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