Category Archives: perseverance

grace for love and war

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 6:10-24.  Paul concludes this letter with a prayer for grace to all who read it, that they might love the Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.  The warfare that they face will challenge that love. His concluding words to … Continue reading →

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the stewardship of God’s grace

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 3.  Preaching to the Gentile Ephesians the gospel of God’s grace was a great privilege for Paul. He gladly accepted the dishonor of being imprisoned and mistreated for that cause. He considered the work a gift of God’s grace … Continue reading →

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we have waited

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 25.  We have waited for the LORD to save us by subduing the oppressor (1-5,10-12).  We have waited for the feast which all peoples will enjoy on Mt. Zion (6). We have waited for the day when the veil … Continue reading →

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fully loaded

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:10.  Paul described himself and the other missionaries who worked with him as having a weapon in each hand (6:7).  Perhaps he was picturing a Roman soldier with a sword in one hand and a shield in the … Continue reading →

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trouble: preparation for ministry

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians1:1-11.  Paul is going to respond to some of his bitterest critics in this letter.  One of the reasons they condemn him is that they are convinced that he is not worthy to be an apostle since he has … Continue reading →

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they heard his voice

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 95.  The Israelites heard God’s voice one day,and he said “keep going, I will sustain you.”  But all their fear said “we have no water. ”  Later, they heard his voice, and it said “take the land.” But their … Continue reading →

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for such a time as this

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Esther 4.   An enemy has convinced the king to make a decree that could result in the extermination of her people.  Queen Esther is in turmoil.  Interceding for her people could cost her life, because the law prohibits approaching the … Continue reading →

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present sufferings, future glory

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:18-39.  The sufferings of this present time consist of two types. The creation itself groans as if in childbirth. This means that things are not going to go well for anyone. There will be tribulation, distress, persecution,  famine, nakedness,  … Continue reading →

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the time of testing

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 7.  The Christian who desires to please God and walk according to the resurrected life will immediately recognize a struggle.  Sin continues to live within him, and wage war against his good intentions. He will often have the desire … Continue reading →

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behind the scenes

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 5:1-6:9.  It appears on the surface that Moses’ first attempt at delivering the people of Israel fails.  God is doing something behind the scenes that sets up the board for a new kind of operation. He is giving Pharaoh … Continue reading →

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