Category Archives: John the Baptist

because today Yahveh will appear

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

Leviticus 9:1-5 Lev 9:1 On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel, Lev 9:2 and he said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a bull calf for a mistake offering and a ram for … Continue reading →

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elsewhere

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 1:35-39 35 Then, early in the morning while it was still dark, Jesus got up, got out, and went away to a deserted place. He was praying[1] there also. 36 Simon and the ones with him searched diligently for … Continue reading →

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the next big thing

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 1:5-8 5 And everyone from the territory of Judea, and everyone of the Jerusalemites were going out to him, and after confessing their sins, they were being baptized by him. 6 And John has clothed himself with camel’s hair, … Continue reading →

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make ready the Lord’s road

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 1:1-4 1 This is the beginning of that excellent message[1] about Jesus Christ.[2] 2 Just like what is written in Isaiah the Prophet: “Watch! I am sending my messenger ahead of you,”[3] who will build a road for you.[4] … Continue reading →

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eschatological distraction

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 17:9-13 9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one this vision, until the Son of Man has been raised from among the dead ones.” 10 And the disciples asked him, “Then what … Continue reading →

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no time for recovery

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:10-14 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 Then his disciples came and took … Continue reading →

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into our darkness

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:1-9 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus, 2 and he told his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these powerful energies are at work … Continue reading →

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calling off the game

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:16-20 16 “But what shall I compare this generation to? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, 17 “‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance; we sang a dirge, … Continue reading →

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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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