Category Archives: pride

a problem, not a plus

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241116 a problem, not a plus Proverbs 16:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 16:1 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahveh.Proverbs 16:2 All a person’s roads seem right to him, but Yahveh examines … Continue reading →

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small victory

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241013 small victory 2 Kings 14:1-22 (JDV). 2 Kings 14:1 In the second year of Israel’s King Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.2 Kings 14:2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, … Continue reading →

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false confidence

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240927 false confidence 1 Kings 20:1-43 (JDV) 1 Kings 20:1 Now King Ben-hadad of Aram assembled his entire army. Thirty-two kings, along with horses and chariots, were with him. He marched up, besieged Samaria, and fought against it.1 Kings 20:2 … Continue reading →

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first in exile

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240220 first in exile Amos 6:1-14 (JDV) Amos 6:1 Woe to those who are at ease in Zion and to those who feel secure on the hill of Samaria – the notable people in this first1 of the nations, those … Continue reading →

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defeat at Raphia

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230730 defeat at Raphia Daniel 11:10-13 (JDV) Daniel 11:10 “His sons will get ready for war and assemble a large number of armed forces. They will advance, sweeping through like a flood, and will again wage war as far as … Continue reading →

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my sanity returned

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230624 my sanity returned Daniel 4:34-37 (JDV) Daniel 4:34 But at the end of those days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to the sky, and my sanity returned to me. Then I praised the Highest and honored and glorified him who … Continue reading →

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not prepared

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230616 not prepared Daniel 3:19-23 (JDV) Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times more than was customary,Daniel 3:20 … Continue reading →

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our pride and confidence

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221108 our pride and confidence Ezekiel 30:10-12 (JDV) Ezekiel 30:10 “‘This is what the Lord Yahveh says: I will put an end to the processions of Egypt by the hand of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.Ezekiel 30:11 He along with his … Continue reading →

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The Nile is not your own

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221103 The Nile is not your own Ezekiel 29:9b-12 (JDV) Because you said, “The Nile is my own; I made it,”Ezekiel 29:10 therefore, notice I am against you and your Nile. I will turn the land of Egypt into ruins, … Continue reading →

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the first eagle

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220902 the first eagle Ezekiel 17:1-6 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 17:2 “Son of Adam, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.Ezekiel 17:3 You are … Continue reading →

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