Category Archives: religion

they do not mix

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240305 they do not mix 1 Samuel 5:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 5:1 After the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod,1 Samuel 5:2 took it into the temple of Dagon and placed it next … Continue reading →

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empty or pure?

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240124 empty or pure? James 1:26-27 (JDV) James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not control his tongue, his religion is empty and he deceives himself.James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father looks like … Continue reading →

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unspiritual super-spiritual

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

unspiritual super-spiritual Colossians 2:6-23 (JDV) Colossians 2:6 So then, in the manner that you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, Colossians 2:7 being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just … Continue reading →

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false gods

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 58:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 58:11 Are you really saying the right things, you gods? Do you judge people fairly?Psalm 58:2 No, you practice injustice in your hearts; with your hands you weigh out violence in the land. Before David asks … Continue reading →

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incense and sweet cane

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

incense and sweet cane Jeremiah 6:16-21 (JDV) Jeremiah 6:16 This is what Yahveh says: Stand by the crossroads and look. Ask about the path of long ago, “Which is the way to the good path?” Then take it and find … Continue reading →

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they quit asking

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

they quit asking Jeremiah 2:1-13 (JDV) Jeremiah 2:1 The word of Yahveh came to me: Jeremiah 2:2 “Go and call in the ears of Jerusalem that this is what Yahveh says: I remember the covenant loyalty of your youth, your … Continue reading →

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everywhere, but not everything

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

everywhere, but not everything Deuteronomy 33:26-29 (JDV) Deuteronomy 33:26 There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the sky as your partner, the clouds in his majesty. Deuteronomy 33:27 The God of old is your dwelling place, and … Continue reading →

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first seek peace

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

first seek peace Deuteronomy 20:10-14 (JDV) Deuteronomy 20:10 “When you approach a city to fight against it, make an offer of peace. Deuteronomy 20:11 If it answers your offer of peace and opens its gates to you, all the people … Continue reading →

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repulsive religious acts

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

repulsive religious acts Deuteronomy 17:1-5 Deuteronomy 17:1 “Do not sacrifice to Yahveh your God an ox or sheep with a defect or any serious flaw, because that is repulsive to Yahveh your God. Deuteronomy 17:2 “If a man or woman … Continue reading →

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deceiving evidence

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

deceiving evidence Deuteronomy 12:32-13:3 (JDV) Deuteronomy 12:32 Be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it. Deuteronomy 13:1 “If a prophet or someone who has dreams arises among you … Continue reading →

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