Category Archives: redemption

sharing his passion

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 4.   The ESV Study Bible explains: “The three signs indicate the extent of the Lord’s power and prefigure the realms of the plagues to come: creatures of the earth (staff to a serpent), people (Moses’ hand becoming leprous), and … Continue reading →

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listen, obey, be transformed

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 19.  The believer can hear the voice of God in nature (1-6). The supernatural is possible, but not necessary. The believer can enjoy the treasures of God in scripture (7-11). What appears to be bondage to law to some … Continue reading →

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but first

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 52:13-53:12.  The Servant shall be high and lifted up and exalted (52:13).  But first he will be despised and rejected by men (53:3). Kings shall shut their mouths because of him (52:15). But first he must go to the … Continue reading →

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taking Cyrus by the hand

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 45.  The great empire of Babylon — that impenetrable fortress that conquered the earth — was itself to be conquered.  The prophet not only knew that this was going to happen, he knew how it was to happen . … Continue reading →

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tetelestai

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

John 19:28-30. In ancient times, those who committed crimes not worthy of death might be fined heavily. If they were unable to pay the debt, they would be placed in prison. They would be given a hand-bill that stated the … Continue reading →

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