Category Archives: obedience

leaving the city

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 19.  Lot’s wife looked behind her at the cities God was destroying and she became a pillar of salt.  She was not the only one reluctant to leave her past life. Lot himself begged that God spare Zoar, and … Continue reading →

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good reception, bad reception

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 9:51-10:24. The great evangelistic campaign of the seventy-two was a victory for the kingdom of God. Because these believers were spreading the gospel, even the demons could not stand in their way. Luke puts this story in its proper … Continue reading →

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breach of faith

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 10. Saul’s suicide brought shame to Israel and gave the Philistines a reason to gloat. What was the root cause of such a tragedy in a kingdom that God promised to bless? Perhaps knowing the answer to that … Continue reading →

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bearing fruit before the flood

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 6:17-49.  The key to understanding Jesus’ sermon on the level place is the flood imagery of verse 48. Jesus uses the flood imagery because of how God had used a flood to destroy the earth during the days of … Continue reading →

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