Category Archives: Jesus Christ

cloud rider

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

cloud rider Psalm 68:4-6 (JDV) Psalm 68:4 Sing to God! Sing praises to his name. Exalt him who rides on the clouds – his name is Yah – and celebrate before him. Psalm 68:5 God in his sacred dwelling is … Continue reading →

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thirsty for the presence of God

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

thirsty for the presence of God Psalm 63:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 63:1 God, you are my God; I eagerly seek you. I thirst for you; my body faints for you in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water. Psalm … Continue reading →

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strength and hope belong to God

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

strength and hope belong to God Psalm 62:11-12 (JDV) Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: strength belongs to God, Psalm 62:12 and covenant faithfulness belongs to you, Lord because you repay each according to his … Continue reading →

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present rest and future hope

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

present rest and future hope Psalm 62:5-7 (JDV) Psalm 62:5 Rest in God alone, my throat, because my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:6 He alone is my rock and my deliverance, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. Psalm … Continue reading →

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honor is not enough

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

honor is not enough Psalm 49:16-20 (JDV) Psalm 49:16 Do not be afraid when a person gets rich, when the wealth of his house increasesPsalm 49:17 because when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not … Continue reading →

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everyone’s king

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

everyone’s king Psalm 47:8-9 (JDV) Psalm 47:8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. Psalm 47:9 The nobles of the peoples have assembled with the people of the God of Abraham because the leaders of … Continue reading →

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a permanent throne

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

a permanent throne Psalm 45:6-7 (JDV) Psalm 45:6 Your throne, God, is permanent and always; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. Psalm 45:7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you … Continue reading →

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a sign for all

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a sign for all Jeremiah 44:1-30 (JDV) Jeremiah 44:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah for all the Jews living in the land of Egypt – at Migdol, Tahpanhes, Memphis, and in the land of Pathros:Jeremiah 44:2 “This … Continue reading →

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the ultimate shepherd

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

the ultimate shepherd Jeremiah 23:1-8 (JDV) Jeremiah 23:1 “Tragedy to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” this is what Yahveh declares. Jeremiah 23:2 “Therefore, this is what Yahveh, the God of Israel, says about the … Continue reading →

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broken by our brokenness

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

broken by our brokenness Jeremiah 8:18-9:2 (JDV) Jeremiah 8:18 My joy has flown away; grief has settled on me. My heart is sick. Jeremiah 8:19 Notice, listen – the cry of my dear people from a faraway land, “Is Yahveh … Continue reading →

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