Category Archives: pride

trusting in our treasures

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

trusting in our treasures Jeremiah 49:1-6 (JDV) Jeremiah 49:1 This is what Yahveh says about the Ammonites: Does Israel have no sons? Is he without an heir? Why then has Milcom dispossessed Gad and his people settled in their cities? … Continue reading →

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Moab’s pride

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

Moab’s pride Jeremiah 48:1-47 (JDV) Jeremiah 48:1 About Moab, this is what Yahveh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Tragedy to Nebo, because it is about to be destroyed; Kiriathaim will be put to shame; it will be taken … Continue reading →

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stuck in the mud

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

stuck in the mud Jeremiah 38:1-13 (JDV) Jeremiah 38:1 Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard the words Jeremiah was speaking to all the people:Jeremiah 38:2 “This is what … Continue reading →

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a humble seat

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a humble seat Jeremiah 13:15-27 (JDV) Jeremiah 13:15 Listen and pay attention. Do not be proud, because Yahveh has spoken. Jeremiah 13:16 Give glory to Yahveh your God before he brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the mountains at … Continue reading →

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underwear and wine

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

underwear and wine Jeremiah 13:1-14 (JDV) Jeremiah 13:1 This is what Yahveh said to me: “Go and buy yourself a linen undergarment and put it on. But do not put it in water.” Jeremiah 13:2 So I bought underwear as … Continue reading →

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underkill

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

underkill Jeremiah 6:10-15 (JDV) Jeremiah 6:10 Who can I speak to and give such a warning that they would listen? Notice, their ear is uncircumcised, so they cannot pay attention. Notice, the word of Yahveh has become contemptible to them—they … Continue reading →

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fatal flattery

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

fatal flattery Acts 12:20-25 (JDV) Acts 12:20 Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. With the same passion they presented themselves before him. After persuading Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, they … Continue reading →

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our Asherahs and standing stones

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

our Asherahs and standing stones Deuteronomy 16:21-22 (JDV) Deuteronomy 16:21 “Do not set up an Asherah of any kind of wood next to the altar you will build for Yahveh your God, Deuteronomy 16:22 and do not set up a … Continue reading →

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lesser and weaker

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

  lesser and weaker Deuteronomy 4:36 He let you hear his voice from the sky to instruct you. He showed you his great fire on the land, and you heard his words from the fire. Deuteronomy 4:37 Because he cared … Continue reading →

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withdrawn from them

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2107 Hosea 5:5-7 Hos 5:5 The presumption of Israel testifies to his face; Israel and Ephraim will trip over his guilt; Judah also will trip with them. Hos 5:6 With their flocks and herds they will go … Continue reading →

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