Category Archives: reconciliation

community relationships

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

Leviticus 3:1-5 Lev 3:1 “If his offering is a sacrifice for healthy relationships, if he offers an animal from the herd, male or female, he will offer it perfect in Yahveh’s sight. Lev 3:2 And he will lay his hand … Continue reading →

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spiritual dementia

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 1:1-6 1 A vision from Isaiah son of Amoz, which he saw with reference to Judah and Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 2 Listen, sky, and discern, land, for Yahveh has … Continue reading →

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resurrection reconciliation

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 5:6-11 6 Because while we were still helpless, at just the right time Christ died on behalf of the ungodly. 7 (Because rarely will anyone die even on behalf of a righteous person, though someone might possibly dare to … Continue reading →

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extravagant love is the standard

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 18:15-20. 21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I keep forgiving him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I am not telling you … Continue reading →

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investing in rescue

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 18:15-20. 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained by investing in your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, … Continue reading →

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taking the moral high ground

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 31:26-37 26 And Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done, that you have stolen away my heart and carried away my daughters like captives with a sword? 27 Why did you flee secretly and trick me, and did … Continue reading →

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the value of appropriate space

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 27:39 – 28:5 39 Then Isaac his father answered and he said to him: “See, your dwelling will be away from the fatness of the land, and away from the dew of the sky from above. 40 By your … Continue reading →

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robbing God

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Malachi 3:1-12 The arbitration continues between the LORD and his people, with Malachi as the go-between.  It is now the LORD’s turn to voice his complaints and hear the people’s response.  But before the Lord voices a complaint, he expresses … Continue reading →

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first resort

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 17 All is not fair in war.  After Judah’s defeat and exile in Babylon, the king broke his agreement with Nebuchadnezzar by seeking help from Egypt.  The LORD held this against Judah.  To break a covenant with the nation … Continue reading →

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replanted

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jeremiah 31 The restoration Jeremiah sees for Israel’s future is more than just a political entity, and return to the land.  It is participation in a new covenant, which features forgiveness of sins.  It is also permanent.  What the LORD … Continue reading →

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