Category Archives: prayer

happenstance

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

happenstance Psalm 43:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 43:1 Settle my case, God, and champion my cause against an unfaithful nation; rescue me from the deceitful and unjust person. Psalm 43:2 You see, you are the God I take refuge in. Why have … Continue reading →

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getting to the stream

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

getting to the stream Psalm 42:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 42:1¹ Like a deer longing for flowing streams, that’s how I long for you, God. Psalm 42:2 I thirst for God, the living God. When can I come and see God’s face? … Continue reading →

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if it is only your plan

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

if it is only your plan Jeremiah 42:1-22 (JDV) Jeremiah 42:1 Then all the commanders of the armies, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approachedJeremiah 42:2 … Continue reading →

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a prayer with prophetic insight

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a prayer with prophetic insight Jeremiah 32:16-25 (JDV) Jeremiah 32:16 “After I had given the purchase document to Baruch, son of Neriah, I prayed to Yahveh:Jeremiah 32:17 Oh, Lord Yahveh! You yourself made the sky and land by your great … Continue reading →

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ninth inning miracle

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

ninth inning miracle Jeremiah 21:1-10 (JDV) Jeremiah 21:1 The word that was to Jeremiah from Yahveh when King Zedekiah sent Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah, asking, Jeremiah 21:2 “Inquire now about Yahveh on our … Continue reading →

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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 →

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from murder to mission

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

from murder to mission Acts 9:1-18 (JDV) Acts 9:1 Now Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest Acts 9:2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues in … Continue reading →

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prayers of a gospel congregation

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

prayers of a gospel congregation Acts 4:23-31 (JDV) Acts 4:23 After they were let go, they went to their own people and reported everything the chief priests and the elders had said to them. Acts 4:24 When they heard this, … Continue reading →

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when the fixture jumped

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

when the fixture jumped Acts 3:1-11 (JDV) Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer (the ninth). Acts 3:2 Some man – lame from the womb – was being carried there. … Continue reading →

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window dressing

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

window dressing Acts 2:1-13 (JDV) Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost was in progress, they were all together at the same place. Acts 2:2 Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from the sky, and … Continue reading →

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