Category Archives: peace

song of the coming city

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 26:1-6 1 On that day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “There a strong city for us. The Savior[1] will set up walls and a barricade! 2 Open gates and a righteous nation who keeps … Continue reading →

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inspiring the fear of Yahveh

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 11:1-9 1 And a shoot will sprout from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit. 2 And the spirit of Yahveh will rest on him– a spirit of that is wise and understands, … Continue reading →

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prisoners of hope

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 21:1-9 1 When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 telling them, “Go into the village in front of you, and soon you will find a donkey tied, … Continue reading →

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infants and idiots

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus responded, “I confess to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and introduced them to infants; 26 yes, Father, for it was … Continue reading →

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making room for peace

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 26:12-22 12 And Isaac planted in that land and harvested in the same year a hundredfold. The LORD blessed him, 13 and the man became rich, and succeeded more and more until he became very wealthy. 14 He had … Continue reading →

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peace to the nations

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Zechariah 9 Not only will the LORD rescue his flock from the present oppressors, but the next world dominating empire that Daniel predicted (Greece: Daniel 8:21) will be overcome as well.  Then, a king will arise who will speak peace … Continue reading →

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good things are coming

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Zechariah 6 The final apocalyptic vision of Zechariah is similar to the first.  Only, the four horses are now attached to chariots.  They no longer spy out the lands surrounding Jerusalem, but patrol it as weapons of warfare and protection.  … Continue reading →

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guidance and protection

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 34 This prophecy is a corollary to Psalm 23.  In the psalm, David reflects his trust in God, his shepherd.  In this prophecy, the LORD reveals what he will do for his sheep, and what he will do to … Continue reading →

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two wrongs

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 25:1-14 Jeremiah preached for 23 years to a nation who refused to listen.  Now he predicts that Judah will experience what the nations did when they first came to the land.  They will be devoted to destruction, and the … Continue reading →

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band-aids on broken arms

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 8:4-9:22   Even when the officials of the people understood that they were doomed and dying, they simply tried to calm everyone down with false assurances of peace.  But Jeremiah knew that there was no peace.  The people tried … Continue reading →

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