Category Archives: persecution

tears into prayers

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

tears into prayers Acts 12:1-5 (JDV) Acts 12:1 About that period King Herod forced abusive hands on some who belonged to the congregation, Acts 12:2 and he took James out, John’s brother, using a sword. Acts 12:3 When he saw … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, dependence upon God, persecution, prayer, resistance, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

sent to strengthen

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

sent to strengthen Acts 9:19-31 (JDV) Acts 9:19 And after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul was with the disciples in Damascus for some days. Acts 9:20 He immediately began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues: “This one is … Continue reading →

Posted in missions, persecution | Tagged | Leave a comment

half truths

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

half truths Acts 6:8-15 (JDV) Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, full of favor and power, was performing great marvels and signs among the people. Acts 6:9 Opposition arose, however, from some members of the Synagogue of the Liberated, composed of both … Continue reading →

Posted in enemies, persecution, truth | Tagged | Leave a comment

miserable means

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 6:17-18 (JDV) Galatians 6:17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble, because I am bearing on my body the marks of Jesus. Galatians 6:18 Brothers, the favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your breath. Amen. … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, persecution, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

When their hour comes

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

John 16:1-4 Joh 16:1 “I have spoken these things to you to keep you from getting tripped up. Joh 16:2 They will ban you from the synagogues. In fact, an hour is coming when anyone who kills you will think … Continue reading →

Posted in commitment, courage, faithfulness, persecution, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Incongruous love

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

John 15:19-21 Joh 15:19 If you were of the world, the world would care about you as its own. However, because you are not of the world, but I have selected you out of it, the world hates you. Joh … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, persecution, suffering, the cross | Leave a comment

Our two destinies

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

John 15:16-18 Joh 15:16 You did not select me, but I selected you. I destined you to leave and produce fruit and that your fruit should stay, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, future, persecution, prayer | Tagged | Leave a comment

Identifying with Jesus — good or bad

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

John 13:18-20 Joh 13:18 “It is not about all of you that I am saying this; I know those whom I have chosen. But it is so the Scripture can be fulfilled: The one who gnaws my bread has raised … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, evangelism, persecution | Tagged | Leave a comment

turning against the divine

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2123 Hosea 9:5-8 Hos 9:5 What will you do on the day of the appointed meeting, and on the day of the feast of Yahveh? Hos 9:6 Because notice, they are trying to escape destruction; but Egypt … Continue reading →

Posted in faithfulness, judgment, persecution, wrath of God | Tagged | Leave a comment

permanent protection

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2053 Luke 21:12-19 Luk 21:12 But before all these things they will brutalise you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my … Continue reading →

Posted in confidence, conflict, deliverance, faithfulness, persecution, witness | Tagged | Leave a comment