Category Archives: Jesus Christ

returning to Zion

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 35 Isaiah’s message was not that the ransomed of the LORD were to be whisked off to heaven.  They were going to return to Zion with everlasting joy.  Jesus’ first ministry on earth was a foretaste of the kind … Continue reading →

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the day of his wrath

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 110 This psalm shows the future Messianic king being accepted freely by his people, in holy garments.  It shows the power of that king, as he executes judgment upon the nations, filling them with corpses, over the wide earth.  … Continue reading →

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shelter the outcasts

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 15-16 Though the prophet predicts a sudden attack, humiliating Moab, and God is behind the attack  — he also commands the inhabitants of Judah to grant asylum to the fleeing Moabites.   The people of God are not to gloat … Continue reading →

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harvest joy!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 9:1-7 The prophet foresaw a time when Galilee will lose its contempt and replace it with glory. They will lose their darkness and replace it with light. They will lose their oppression and gain a peace so strong that … Continue reading →

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commitment to integrity

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

  Psalm 101 David’s ten “I will’s” here reflect a commitment to integrity and foreshadow the ministry of Christ. He will sing to the LORD (1) He will ponder the blameless way (2) He will walk with integrity of heart … Continue reading →

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one source of pride

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 3:1-4:6 In Isaiah’s day, the city of Jerusalem prided itself over its leaders: “the mighty man and the soldier, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder, the captain of fifty and the man of rank, the … Continue reading →

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joyful noise

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 98 With earthquakes, tsunamis and wars and strife all around us, is it appropriate to make a joyful noise to the LORD?  Yes, because of what he has done for this planet.  He has been faithful to Israel and … Continue reading →

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saved to share

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Esther 8 Mordecai had been rescued from the gallows so that he could make the decree that would allow his people to defend themselves from sure destruction.  Just as Esther had been providentially placed so that she could make a … Continue reading →

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shore to shore

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 72 This psalm is a prayer for a righteous and prosperous reign of the king in Jerusalem.  The prayer was partially fulfilled by the amazing life and reign of Solomon, but it looks to a greater fulfillment in the … Continue reading →

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come and see, come and hear

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 66 Sacrifices and offerings at the temple were an occasion for people to “come and see what God has done.”  Each such event was an opportunity for people to tell how God allowed them to be tested  and then … Continue reading →

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