Category Archives: leadership

rescuing shepherd

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Zechariah 10 The LORD is described as a rescuing shepherd, who takes his exiled sheep from Assyria and Egypt and brings them through the raging seas in a second exodus back to the land.  Once they return, the sheep are … Continue reading →

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sons of new oil

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Zechariah 4 Joshua and Zerubbabel were the two sons of new oil, the newly reestablished priesthood and the governor will work together to see to it that God’s light continues to shine.  The obstacles will be removed not by the … Continue reading →

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mark us

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 9 The LORD sends seven angels into the temple. Six are to commence the slaughtering of idolaters.  One is to mark the foreheads of those who will be spared.  Just as in the Passover, the mark preserves those who … Continue reading →

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the saints of the Most High

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Daniel 7 Daniel’s vision looked far into the future and saw a change coming.  He saw the kingdoms of this world being given over to the saints of the Most High.  He saw the powers of this earth struggling to … Continue reading →

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plowing Jerusalem

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Micah 3 Micah spoke out against a corrupt leadership.  The priests, prophets and political heads were stirring up the people to war against those who refused to give them tribute or bribes.  As such, they were devouring their people.  The … Continue reading →

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among the shepherds

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Amos 1:1-2:5 Amos spoke as a shepherd, and that background shaped the way he delivered God’s message. He understood what it meant to watch over a flock, to protect the weak, and to confront danger. Because of that, his words … Continue reading →

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great God

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 145 This last psalm attributed to David is all about the greatness of the LORD and why he deserves our constant praise, and the constant praise of those who follow us.  It is not about us.  It’s about him.  … Continue reading →

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all the GOD we need

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 99 Three great men in Israel’s past are mentioned in this psalm: Moses, Aaron and Samuel.  These three are reminders that the LORD is holy and just, forgiving, but also holding his own accountable for their wrongdoings. LORD, we … Continue reading →

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ending exploitation

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Nehemiah 5 Everyone knew that the commitment to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls would involve hardship.  What they did not count on, however, was the exploitation of the Jewish nobles and officials.  They were taking advantage of the situation to exact interest … Continue reading →

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dare to repair

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Nehemiah 2 God’s hand was in the work, the people wanted to do the work, and God strengthened their hands for the work.  Yet, there was opposition.  Such will always be the case when we want to restore what has … Continue reading →

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