Category Archives: pride

“we can handle this”

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 9:8-10:34 The prophet rages against arrogance and pride here.  First, he attacks the prideful young men of Israel who insist that the Assyrian invasion is simply a temporary setback.  No, God is judging his own people for their unfaithfulness. … Continue reading →

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an imperfect union

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 10 God’s judgment upon the house of David prophesied by Ahijah began in this way: the LORD allowed Rehoboam to refuse to listen to his people.  That was all that was needed for the union to unravel.  It … Continue reading →

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big bite

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

 2 Kings 14:1-22 Jehoash did not want to do battle with Amaziah, not because he thought he might lose, but because he knew that Judah could not afford the damage he would do.  Nevertheless, Amaziah insisted on picking a fight.  … Continue reading →

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in retrospect: remember the whole way

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Deuteronomy 8:1-9:5 Moses challenged the Israelites to remember their time in the wilderness.  He wanted them to remember how dependent of God they were, because the occasion would come that God would bless them with prosperity and peace, and they … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit and spiritual clout

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 18:1-30.   How much spiritual maturity does it take to enter the kingdom of God?  Jesus told his disciples not to rebuke the parents who brought even infants to him for his blessing.  He said “to such belongs the kingdom … Continue reading →

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expectations and heaven’s king

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

  Matthew 9.  In this chapter, Matthew reveals how much Jesus challenged the status quo as he ministered in Capernaum.  He was not what people expected of the Messiah.  Questions emerged everywhere he went – some out of opposition, but … Continue reading →

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when pride took over

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 4.  What turned these victors in to victims? It was pride. Yes, that’s right… pride. In verse 17, Paul says “They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out, that you may … Continue reading →

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