Category Archives: peace

good night’s sleep

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 4 What is the secret to getting a good night’s sleep in spite of an abundance of problems and cares?  For David, it was confidence in God.  He knew that the LORD had set him apart as a grace … Continue reading →

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not enough victory

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Kings 13 Israel was to have victory over Syria, but not total victory.  God had provided a savior (probably Assyria) which would distract Syria.  Israel was not loyal enough to the LORD, so that generation would not see peace … Continue reading →

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a legacy of peace

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 22:41-53 Two kings are compared.  Each is said to carry on the traditions of his father: one evil, one good.  Yet there was one thing Jehoshaphat was known for. He had made peace with the king of Israel.  … Continue reading →

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the LORD watching

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 15:25-16:34 A long succession of apostate and violent kings ends with the worst of them all: Ahab.  Each line sought to outdo themselves in bringing in more bloodshed and idolatry.  Most were assassinated, and the assassin became king … Continue reading →

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a peace-time army

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 5 Solomon drafted an army of men from Israel, and hired thousands of others from elsewhere.  There was no battle to fight.  There was a house to build: a temple to the LORD.  The entire project was an … Continue reading →

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self-destruct mode

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Samuel 2 Saul’s death brought about the first political division of the people of Israel.  While the men of Judah accepted David as their king, General Abner made Saul’s son Ish-bosheth king instead.  The result was that men who … Continue reading →

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trust in stressful times

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Samuel 18 Things change in life, and often seem like they are spiraling out of control.  Such was the case with David and his relationship with king Saul.  David could do nothing right in Saul’s eyes.  His friendship with … Continue reading →

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Jepthah and the Ammonites

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Judges 11:4-40 The temptation is great to ignore the first section of this text, and only address the tragic vow made by Jepthah and its consequences.  However, Jepthah’s appeal to the king of the Ammonites deserves some consideration as well.  … Continue reading →

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devotion and redemption

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Leviticus 25    The LORD commanded the Israelites to live under an economic  system that reflected his character as rescuer and redeemer.  Both the land and its occupants were to be geared towards rescue.  The poor were to be progressing toward … Continue reading →

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committed devotion

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Leviticus 3    The peace offerings showed how the worshipper could demonstrate complete dependence on the LORD, and find peace only in his relationship with the LORD.  Whatever was offered, it had to be without blemish.  You cannot offer your life … Continue reading →

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