Category Archives: hypocrisy
end of worship
end of worship Lamentations 2:6-7 (JDV) Lamentations 2:6 He has wrecked his temple as if it were merely a shack in a field, destroying his place of meeting. Yahveh has abolished appointed festivals and Sabbaths in Zion. He has despised … Continue reading
the other Bethlehem
the other Bethlehem Joshua 19:10-16 (JDV) Joshua 19:10 The third lot came up for Zebulun’s descendants by their clans. The territory of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid; Joshua 19:11 their border went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, … Continue reading
unspiritual super-spiritual
unspiritual super-spiritual Colossians 2:6-23 (JDV) Colossians 2:6 So then, in the manner that you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, Colossians 2:7 being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just … Continue reading
are we hypocrites?
are we hypocrites? Psalm 50:16-21 (JDV) Psalm 50:16 But God says to the wicked: “What right do you have to recite my prescriptions and to take my covenant on your lips? Psalm 50:17 You hate instruction and toss my words … Continue reading
playing with fire
playing with fire Jeremiah 32:26-35 (JDV) Jeremiah 32:26 The word of Yahveh came to Jeremiah, and this is what he said: Jeremiah 32:27 “Notice, I am Yahveh, the God of all flesh. Is there a matter too difficult for me? … Continue reading
religious mask
religious mask Jeremiah 12:1-4 (JDV) Jeremiah 12:1 You will be righteous, Lord, even if I bring a case against you. Yet, I wish to contend with you: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all the treacherous … Continue reading
incense and sweet cane
incense and sweet cane Jeremiah 6:16-21 (JDV) Jeremiah 6:16 This is what Yahveh says: Stand by the crossroads and look. Ask about the path of long ago, “Which is the way to the good path?” Then take it and find … Continue reading
underkill
underkill Jeremiah 6:10-15 (JDV) Jeremiah 6:10 Who can I speak to and give such a warning that they would listen? Notice, their ear is uncircumcised, so they cannot pay attention. Notice, the word of Yahveh has become contemptible to them—they … Continue reading
death of a good couple
death of a good couple Acts 5:1-11 (JDV) Acts 5:1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property. Acts 5:2 However, he put aside for himself part of the proceeds with his wife’s knowledge, … Continue reading
not meaningless words
not meaningless words Deuteronomy 32:44-47 (JDV) Deuteronomy 32:44 Moses came with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the presence of the people. Deuteronomy 32:45 After Moses finished reciting all these words to all … Continue reading
Devotions 