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shepherd or owner?

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221201 shepherd or owner? Ezekiel 34:1-6 (JDV) Ezekiel 34:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 34:2 “Son of Adam, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy, and say to them, ‘This is what the … Continue reading →

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a staff made of reed

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221102 a staff made of reed Ezekiel 29:6-9a (JDV) Ezekiel 29:6 ” ‘Then all the residents of Egypt will know that I am Yahveh, because they have been a staff made of reed to the house of Israel.Ezekiel 29:7 When … Continue reading →

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repairman search

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221006 repairman search Ezekiel 22:23-31 (JDV) Ezekiel 22:23 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 22:24 “Son of Adam, say to her, ‘You are a land that has not been cleansed, that has not received … Continue reading →

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hats off

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220930 hats off Ezekiel 21:24-27 (JDV) Ezekiel 21:24 “Therefore, this is what the Lord Yahveh says: Because you have drawn attention to your guilt, exposing your rebellions, so that your failures are revealed in all your actions – since you … Continue reading →

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she reared her cubs

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220915 she reared her cubs Ezekiel 19:1-9 (JDV) Ezekiel 19:1 “As for you, take up a dirge for the princes of Israel,Ezekiel 19:2 and say: What was your mother? A lioness! She lay down among the lions; she reared her … Continue reading →

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guilty advice

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220804 guilty advice Ezekiel 11:1-4 (JDV) Ezekiel 11:1 The Breath then lifted me up and brought me to the eastern gate of Yahveh’s house, which faces east, and I noticed at the gate’s entrance twenty-five men. Among them, I saw … Continue reading →

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dig through the wall

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220722 dig through the wall Ezekiel 8:7-13 (JDV) Ezekiel 8:7 Then he brought me to the entrance of the court, and when I looked, I noticed a hole in the wall.Ezekiel 8:8 He said to me, “Son of Adam, dig … Continue reading →

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supervising well

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220518 supervising well 1 Timothy 5:17-25 1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who are effective leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. 1 Timothy 5:18 You see, the Scripture says: … Continue reading →

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three schools for deacons

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220512 three schools for deacons 1 Timothy 3:8-13 (JDV) 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not insincere, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, 1 Timothy 3:9 holding the mystery of the faith … Continue reading →

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out-front overseers

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220511 out-front overseers 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (JDV) 1 Timothy 3:1 This saying is reliable: “If anyone aims at being an overseer, he desires a noble achievement.” 1 Timothy 3:2 That is why an overseer must be blameless,1 the husband of … Continue reading →

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