Category Archives: Jesus Christ

preparing for his presence

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 24.  The ESV Study Bible notes: “This psalm seems fitted for some liturgical occasion, perhaps one that celebrates the way that David brought the ark of the Lord into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6); this would explain the interest in … Continue reading →

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we forgot something!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 22.  The wood for a sacrifice offering rested firmly upon his back, making it a bit difficult to climb Mt. Moriah, but Isaac did not complain to his father about that. He knew how important it was for he … Continue reading →

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offended by Jesus?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 7. The centurion at Capernaum was honoured to be prayed for by Jesus; he did not even feel worthy for Jesus to visit his home. The inhabitants of Nain were in awe and fear of Jesus and proclaimed him … Continue reading →

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praise and prediction

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 8. David reflects on the glory of God manifested in his own life and leadership.  He thinks about his songs of worship, and praises God that he has used the words of a mere babe and infant to still … Continue reading →

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transformed ministry

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 2:22-52.  From the few incidents Luke records of Jesus’ infancy and childhood, it is reasonable to assume that Mary was one of the eyewitnesses that he consulted. She told of the day they brought him into the temple at … Continue reading →

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the line to see Jesus

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 2.  Becky Kelley’s video “Where’s the line to see Jesus?” has her in a mall at Christmas time, and people are in line to see Santa.  A little boy appears and asks her “Where’s the line to see Jesus?”  … Continue reading →

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the third way

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen .3. The tree of life appears first in scripture in the creation account. In addition to all other kinds of trees that are nice to look at, and nourishing, God makes two other trees: the tree of knowing good … Continue reading →

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our way back

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 2.  This psalm speaks of the LORD, the God who created the nations. It also speaks of another, whom the LORD calls “my Son.” The LORD speaks to the Son and chooses somehow to beget him on a certain … Continue reading →

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he is coming soon

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Rev.22:6-21.  Because Jesus is coming soon, what he has revealed about our future is important. His words must be kept (7).  Because Jesus is coming soon, what a person does is important. He will bring his recompense with him, to … Continue reading →

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two feasts

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Rev. 19.  Verses 1-10 are the final words of one vision (or section), and the rest of chapter 19 are the beginning of another. They speak of two events which are depicted as feasts. The first feast is the Marriage … Continue reading →

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