Category Archives: integrity

the measure of a prophet

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:7-15 7 While they were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to … Continue reading →

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workers need both wisdom and innocence

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 10:12-16 12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 And if the house is worthy, let your blessing of peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your blessing of peace return to you. 14 … Continue reading →

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The Sky Kingdom or stuff?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 6:19-24 19 “Do not waste your time setting aside valuables for yourselves here on the land, where moth and rust destroy them, and where thieves break in and steal them, 20 but invest your valuables in the coming kingdom … Continue reading →

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God Most High

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 14:10 -24 10 Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and when the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some fell into the pits, and the rest escaped to the hill country. 11 So the enemy … Continue reading →

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touring the new temple

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 40 In a previous vision, Ezekiel had seen the corruption of his people by touring the temple.  Now, Ezekiel is given a tour of a new temple, and only sees beauty, order, and magnificence.  The restored temple represents a … Continue reading →

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Inquire for us

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 21 Jeremiah was commissioned by king Zedekiah to inquire of the LORD for his nation.  They wanted him to ask God to intervene and prevent the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar.  But the prophet knew that they simply wanted … Continue reading →

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an unappreciated truth

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 20 Jeremiah knew what it was like to proclaim the word of the LORD among a people who have rejected it.  Because he spoke an unappreciated truth, he was shamefully and violently treated by the very people who should … Continue reading →

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bucket list

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 30:1-31:9 Agur’s bucket list is simple.  Hew does not ask for a bunch of stuff because he knows that stuff does not satisfy.  He asks for character that lives above reproach.  To be honest and “normal” is to fulfill … Continue reading →

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meeting God

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Amos 4 The fat cows of Bashan stand as a symbol of a people who have chosen to satisfy self above all else.  Even their religious practices are a means of demonstrating their selfishness.  The only reason they “darken the … Continue reading →

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easy way

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 141 The temptation to avoid danger by falling in with the schemers is addressed here.  David wanted protection, but he would rather be put in danger himself than take the easy way out by becoming a schemer. He would … Continue reading →

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