Category Archives: sin

sky high love and east-west forgiveness

20230424 sky high love and east-west forgiveness Psalm 103:6-14 (JDV) Psalm 103:6 Yahveh executes acts of righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.Psalm 103:7 He revealed his roads to Moses and his actions to the people of Israel.Psalm 103:8 Yahveh … Continue reading

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the consequences of your indecency

20221010 the consequences of your indecency Ezekiel 23:28-35 (JDV) Ezekiel 23:28 “For this is what the Lord Yahveh says: notice I am going to hand you over to those you hate, to those you turned away from in disgust.Ezekiel 23:29 … Continue reading

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robe and gavel

20221002 robe and gavel Ezekiel 22:1-5 (JDV) Ezekiel 22:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 22:2 “And you, son of Adam, will you pass judgment? Will you pass judgment against the city of blood? … Continue reading

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out from the main branch

20220916 out from the main branch Ezekiel 19:10-14 (JDV) Ezekiel 19:10 Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of abundant water.Ezekiel 19:11 It had strong branches, … Continue reading

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tolerating the small things

20220911 tolerating the small things Ezekiel 18:14-18 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:14 “Now notice he has a son who sees all the failures his father has committed, and though he sees them, he does not do likewise.Ezekiel 18:15 He does not eat … Continue reading

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repentance begins here

20220910 repentance begins here Ezekiel 18:10-13 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:10 “But suppose the man has a violent son, who sheds blood and does any of these things,Ezekiel 18:11 though the father has done none of them. Indeed, when the son eats … Continue reading

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defense or defender

20220908 defense or defender Ezekiel 18:1-4 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 18:2 “What do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel: ‘The fathers eat sour grapes, … Continue reading

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an assumed excuse

20220830 an assumed excuse Ezekiel 16:44-52 (JDV) Ezekiel 16:44 ” ‘Notice, everyone who uses proverbs will quote this proverb about you: “Like mother, like daughter.”Ezekiel 16:45 You are the daughter of your mother, who thinks lightly of her husband and … Continue reading

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you paid a fee instead

20220828 you paid a fee instead Ezekiel 16:30-34 (JDV) Ezekiel 16:30 ” ‘How your heart was inflamed with lust – the declaration of the Lord Yahveh – when you did all these things, the acts of a domineering prostitute,Ezekiel 16:31 … Continue reading

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hiding the brutal truth

20220827 hiding the brutal truth Ezekiel 16:23-29 (JDV) Ezekiel 16:23 ” ‘Then after all your evil – Tragedy, woe to you! – the declaration of the Lord Yahveh –Ezekiel 16:24 you built yourself a mound and made yourself an elevated … Continue reading

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