Category Archives: greed

cravings

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241124 cravings Proverbs 23:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 23:1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,Proverbs 23:2 and put a knife to your neck if you have a hungry throat;Proverbs 23:3 don’t desire his … Continue reading →

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Gehazi’s greed

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241004 Gehazi’s greed 2 Kings 5:1-27 2 Kings 5:1 Naaman, commander of the army for the king of Aram, was a man important to his master and highly regarded because, through him, Yahveh had given victory to Aram. The man … Continue reading →

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a simple desire

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240928 a simple desire 1 Kings 21:1-29 (JDV) 1 Kings 21:1 Some time passed after these events. Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard; it was in Jezreel next to the palace of King Ahab of Samaria.1 Kings 21:2 So Ahab … Continue reading →

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what we want

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240204 what we want James 4:1-3 (JDV) James 4:1 Where do the conflicts and where do the fights among you originate? Don’t they come from your pleasures that wage war within you?James 4:2 You are desiring and do not have. … Continue reading →

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imperfect solutions

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

imperfect solutions Judges 21:4-24 (JDV) Judges 21:4 The next day the people got up early, built an altar there, and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Judges 21:5 The Israelites asked, “Who of all the tribes of Israel didn’t come … Continue reading →

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the shame of selfishness

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the shame of selfishness Joshua 7:16-21 (JDV) Joshua 7:16 Joshua got up early the next morning. He had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected. Joshua 7:17 He had the clans of Judah come … Continue reading →

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disabled warfare

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

disabled warfare Joshua 7:12-13 (JDV) Joshua 7:12 This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be … Continue reading →

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donkey drag

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

donkey drag Jeremiah 22:13-23 (JDV) Jeremiah 22:13 Tragedy [1] for the one who builds his palace through unrighteousness, his upstairs rooms through injustice, who makes his neighbor serve without pay and will not give him his wages, Jeremiah 22:14 who … Continue reading →

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rotten residue

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

rotten residue Acts 8:4-25 (JDV) Acts 8:4 So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the word. Acts 8:5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. Acts 8:6 The crowds were … Continue reading →

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puffy jacket story

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

puffy jacket story Deuteronomy 22:1-4 (JDV) Deuteronomy 22:1 “If you see your brother Israelite’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother. Deuteronomy 22:2 If your brother does not live near you … Continue reading →

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