Category Archives: pride

bragging ax

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 10:12-19 12 And this will happen: when the Lord has finished all his work against the mountain of Zion and Jerusalem, “I will punish the fruit of the king of Assyria’s proud heart and the pride of his high … Continue reading →

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The look on their faces

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 3:8-12 8 Because Jerusalem has stumbled, and Judah has fallen because of what they say and what they do against Yahveh, defying the eyes of his glory. 9 The look on their faces testifies against them and they reveal … Continue reading →

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divine terrorism

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 2:10-16 10 Enter into the cave and hide yourself in the dirt from the presence of the terror of Yahveh and from the glory of his greatness. 11 The eyes of the pride of Adam will be brought low, … Continue reading →

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when these days are past

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 2:1-4 1 What Isaiah son of Amoz saw and wrote concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 And it shall happen when these days are past, when the mountain of the house of Yahveh is established; it will be over the … Continue reading →

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inward Judaism

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 2:25-29 25 Because circumcision has its value if you are obedient to the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become non-circumcision. 26 For this reason, if the non-circumcised man obeys the righteous requirements of the … Continue reading →

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those who dominate

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 31 The LORD tells Ezekiel to remind Pharaoh that Assyria was once a mighty, dominating nation too.  It had been like a giant cedar tree.  It was so great and beautiful that all the trees in the Garden of … Continue reading →

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last party

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Daniel 5 Belshazzar is drinking from the sacred vessels as he parties with his lords, wives and concubines. Suddenly a disembodied hand appears and writes some strange words on the wall.  The king is terrified, but nobody is able to … Continue reading →

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the King of heaven

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Daniel 4 This letter, preserved in the Bible in its original Aramaic, is from one of the most powerful men who ever lived.  It is a testimony of king Nebuchadnezzar of a God more powerful than his goddess.  The Chaldeans … Continue reading →

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because he magnified himself

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 48 Moab’s judgment will humble it, and the nation will be destroyed and will no longer be a people.  The reason is pride.  Moab magnified himself against the LORD.  Just because you are winning does not mean that you … Continue reading →

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first nation

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Amos 6 Amos spoke out against the elite of his people.  They considered themselves the best people of the first nation.  They spent their time in idol pursuits, and luxurious living.  Their pride kept them from even mentioning the name … Continue reading →

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