Category Archives: poverty

beyond politeness

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240128 beyond politeness James 2:12-16 (JDV) James 2:12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom.James 2:13 You see, judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs … Continue reading →

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poor lives matter

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

poor lives matter Psalm 72:12-14 (JDV) Psalm 72:12 You see, he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. Psalm 72:13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives … Continue reading →

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he listens to the needy

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

he listens to the needy Psalm 69:29-33 (JDV) Psalm 69:29 But as for me – poor and in pain – let your rescue protect me, God. Psalm 69:30 I will praise God’s name with song and exalt him with thanksgiving. … Continue reading →

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able to cope

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

able to cope Philippians 4:10-14 (JDV) Philippians 4:10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. Philippians 4:11 I … Continue reading →

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community, not communism

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

community, not communism Acts 4:32-37 (JDV) Acts 4:32 Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and throat, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in … Continue reading →

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supporting the marginalized

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

supporting the marginalized Deuteronomy 27:19 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:19 ‘The one who denies justice to a guest, a fatherless child, or a widow is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ supporting the marginalized God loved the … Continue reading →

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leftovers

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

leftovers Deuteronomy 24:18-22 (JDV) Deuteronomy 24:18 Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and Yahveh your God redeemed you from there. Therefore I am commanding you to do this. Deuteronomy 24:19 “When you reap the harvest in your field, … Continue reading →

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poverty and dignity

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

poverty and dignity Deuteronomy 24:10-13 (JDV) Deuteronomy 24:10 “When you make a loan of any kind to your neighbor, do not enter his house to collect what he offers as security. Deuteronomy 24:11 Stand outside while the man you are … Continue reading →

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reflecting the first blesser

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

reflecting the first blesser Deuteronomy 15:11-15 Deuteronomy 15:11 For there will never cease to be poor people in the land; that is why I am commanding you, and this is what I say: ‘Open your hand willingly to your poor … Continue reading →

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insight about of the poor

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

  Psalm 41:1-3 Psalm 41:11 Fortunate is one who has insight about of the poor; Yahveh will save him in a day of adversity. Psalm 41:2 Yahveh will keep him and preserve him; he will be blessed in the land. … Continue reading →

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