Category Archives: responsibility

spheres of influence

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 26 One of the lessons Uzziah learned (the hard way) was that faithfulness to the LORD does not mean doing all that you can do.  It means following the LORD within the limits of one’s own gifting and … Continue reading →

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what to do if you win the lottery

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 4 Solomon inherited tremendous power, prominence, and prosperity – more than anyone else he knew.  What he chose to do with that wealth showed great wisdom.  He employed people, giving them good jobs which provided for their needs … Continue reading →

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a protective walk

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 35-36      By granting refuge to individuals who were accused of murder, the LORD protected those falsely accused.  By prescribing limits, he assured that people could not abuse the law.  The same was true of the inheritance rights. Zelopehad’s daughters … Continue reading →

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a responsible walk

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 30 The Israelites were expected to keep their word, just as they expected the LORD to keep his promises to them.  Men, widows and divorced women were under their own authority, so they were responsible to keep their vows, … Continue reading →

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ordained devotion

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Leviticus 8      The special ordination ritual for Aaron and his sons was a reminder of their solemn duties as representatives of the people before God.  Not taking the ordination seriously would have meant death (35).  As we saw yesterday,  all … Continue reading →

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anointed devotion

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Leviticus 6:8-7:38     Aaron and his sons were designated by the LORD to serve as priests under the covenant.  This involved much responsibility, but it also came with privileges.  Many of the sacrifices went to the priests, after a portion was … Continue reading →

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Exodus: Restitution

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 21:12-22:15     Violence and loss are part of living in a fallen world, but that fact does not absolve anyone of his personal responsibility toward those he has wronged. A nation of former slaves needed to know that each person … Continue reading →

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