Category Archives: missions

trophies in tow

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18.  The idea of being led by Christ in triumphal procession sounds great — except for the small detail that in victory parades in Paul’s day it was captured enemies that were led in triumphal procession.  They were … Continue reading →

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mission management

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 16.  Reading this chapter is like reading the minutes to a business meeting.  You get an idea of the things that are high on the agenda for Paul and his missionary team. Benevolence offering for the needy in … Continue reading →

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universal worship

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 96. The LORD is worthy of the worship of all the earth for what he alone has done.  The other gods are worthless idols, but he has made the heavens (1-6).  The LORD is worthy of the worship the … Continue reading →

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outside the box

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9.  Paul’s critics in Corinth were convinced that he was a loose cannon.  Since he did not do his ministry the way the other apostles did,  they were suggesting that his missionary work was illegitimate.  Paul’s policy was … Continue reading →

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LORD of the lower caste

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 8:20-9:12.  The Hebrews were regarded as a lower race by the Egyptians. They had been granted residence in the land because of Joseph, but were segregated to the land of Goshen.  Their peculiar practice of having no visible gods … Continue reading →

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unfinished business

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 20:17-21:16.  One of the down sides to apostolic ministry is that you are always starting things that someone else will have to finish. Loving the church leaders as he did, it would have been tempting to respond to their … Continue reading →

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some strange things

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 17:16-34.  Many people today are like those Athenians who spent their time “in nothing except telling or hearing something new.” Paul picked up on this curiosity and presented the gospel to them like this: 1) The God you do … Continue reading →

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