Category Archives: prayer

Sennacherib’s fate

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241019 Sennacherib’s fate 2 Kings 19:1-37 (JDV). 2 Kings 19:1 When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into Yahveh’s temple.2 Kings 19:2 He sent Eliakim, who oversaw the palace, Shebna the … Continue reading →

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he listens

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240708 he listens Job 30:1-31 (JDV) Job 30:1 But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have rejected as tenders of my sheep dogs.Job 30:2 What use to me was the strength of their … Continue reading →

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The king’s Commander

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240512 The king’s Commander 2 Samuel 5:17-25 (JDV) 2 Samuel 5:17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went in search of David, but he heard about it and went down to … Continue reading →

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souvenirs

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240504 souvenirs 2 Samuel 1:1-16 (JDV) 2 Samuel 1:1 After the death of Saul, David returned from defeating the Amalekites and stayed at Ziklag two days.2 Samuel 1:2 On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on … Continue reading →

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when we need answers

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240501 when we need answers 1 Samuel 30:1-17 (JDV) 1 Samuel 30:1 David and his men arrived in Ziklag on the third day. The Amalekites had raided the Negev and attacked and burned Ziklag.1 Samuel 30:2 They also had kidnapped … Continue reading →

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knowing the moves

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240418 knowing the moves 1 Samuel 23:6-12 (JDV) 1 Samuel 23:6 Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him.1 Samuel 23:7 When it was reported to Saul that David had gone to … Continue reading →

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praying again

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240417 praying again 1 Samuel 23:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 23:1 It was reported to David: “Notice, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.”1 Samuel 23:2 So David inquired of Yahveh: “Should I go and attack these … Continue reading →

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Samuel’s bargain

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240318 Samuel’s bargain 1 Samuel 12:19-25 (JDV) 1 Samuel 12:19 They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to Yahveh your God for your servants so we won’t die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of requesting a king … Continue reading →

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give and take

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240310 give and take 1 Samuel 8:4-22 (JDV) 1 Samuel 8:4 So all the elders of Israel gathered and went to Samuel at Ramah.1 Samuel 8:5 They said to him, “Notice, you are old, and your sons do not walk … Continue reading →

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misunderstood at the temple

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240226 misunderstood at the temple 1 Samuel 1:9-18 (JDV) 1 Samuel 1:9 Then Hannah got up after they ate and drank at Shiloh. The priest Eli was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of Yahveh’s temple.1 Samuel 1:10 Deeply … Continue reading →

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