Category Archives: repentance

we are commanded to repent

20240606 we are commanded to repent Mark 1:14-15 (JDV). Mark 1:14 But after John was arrested Jesus came back into Galilee, preaching that excellent message from God.Mark 1:15 And saying that “the time is fulfilled,” and “the kingdom from God … Continue reading

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hard reboot

20240601 hard reboot Hosea 14:9 (JDV) 9 Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the LORD are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious … Continue reading

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four confessions

20240530 four confessions Hosea 14:1-3 (JDV) Hosea 14:1 Return, O Israel, to Yahveh your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.Hosea 14:2 Take with you words and return to Yahveh; say to him, “Take away all iniquity; accept … Continue reading

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point of no return

20240429 point of no return 1 Samuel 28:15-25 (JDV) 1 Samuel 28:15 “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Samuel asked Saul. “I’m in serious trouble,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned … Continue reading

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Doeg’s treachery

20240416 Doeg’s treachery 1 Samuel 22:6-23 (JDV) 1 Samuel 22:6 Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was in Gibeah, sitting under the tamarisk tree at the high place. His spear was in … Continue reading

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wrong road

20231109 wrong road Psalm 119:25-32 (JDV) Psalm 119:25 My throat is down in the dust; give me life through your word.Psalm 119:26 I told you about my roads, and you answered me; teach me your prescriptions.Psalm 119:27 Help me understand … Continue reading

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like Esau

20230912 like Esau Hebrews 12:7-14-17 (JDV) Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone and holiness – without it, no one will see the Lord.Hebrews 12:15 Make sure that no one falls short of the favor of God and that no root … Continue reading

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his abundant compassion

20230720 his abundant compassion Daniel 9:16-19 (JDV) Daniel 9:16 Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts, may your anger and wrath turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of … Continue reading

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we have sinned against you

20230719 we have sinned against you Daniel 9:3-15 (JDV) Daniel 9:3 So I turned my attention to Yahveh God to seek him by prayer and petitions, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.Daniel 9:4 I prayed to Yahveh my God and confessed: … Continue reading

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my sanity returned

20230624 my sanity returned Daniel 4:34-37 (JDV) Daniel 4:34 But at the end of those days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to the sky, and my sanity returned to me. Then I praised the Highest and honored and glorified him who … Continue reading

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