Category Archives: second coming

grace and hell

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 13:36-43 36 Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the story of the poisonous weeds of the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who plants the … Continue reading →

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Embracing his destiny

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 24:62 – 25:6 62 Now Isaac had moved from Beer-lahai-roi and was living in the Negev. 63 And Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening. And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and see, there … Continue reading →

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Property in Canaan

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 23:1-20 Sarah lived 127 years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 And Sarah died at Kiriath-arba (also known as Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah, to cry … Continue reading →

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Worship as a response for deliverance

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 8:10-22 10 He waited another seven days, and again he sent out the dove from the ark. 11 And the dove came back to him in the evening, and see, in her mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf. … Continue reading →

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He will be here

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Zechariah 14 Sometimes the “day of the LORD” does not refer to Christ’s coming, but some other event.  The phrase could be rendered “when the LORD strikes.”  But this final prophecy of Zechariah can refer to no other time. All … Continue reading →

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water flowing to the sea

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 47:1-12 Water trickles out of the temple, but as it flows, it gets deeper.  That water brings life and health to all it touches, salts the earth, produces many fish, and abundant fruit.  Every image of this vision is … Continue reading →

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ours in Him

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 37 Ezekiel’s message was one of encouragement for Israel and Judah.  God will restore them to life, unity, and give them another David, another covenant, and his presence forever.  The good news for believers in Christ is that all … Continue reading →

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our eyes failed

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Lamentations 4 Jeremiah recounts the sorrow and pain of watching the holy city besieged and destroyed.  He and others watched until they could see no longer.  Help did not come.  The leaders were ashamed to be seen, the mothers boiled … Continue reading →

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trust during

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Joel 2:28-3:21 Joel’s message for you and me today is not to let the present spoil your vision of the future. It may take a long time before you actually see God at work in your life and family. But … Continue reading →

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trust during

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Joel 2:28-3:21 Joel’s message for you and me today is not to let the present spoil your vision of the future. It may take a long time before you actually see God at work in your life and family. But … Continue reading →

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