Category Archives: sin

The lion roared and they ignored

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240216 the lion roared and they ignored Amos 3:1-15 (JDV) Amos 3:1 Listen to this message that Yahveh has spoken about you, Israelites, about the entire clan that I brought from the land of Egypt:Amos 3:2 I have known only … Continue reading →

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should not be

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240202 should not be James 3:9-12 (JDV) James 3:9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness.James 3:10 Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. … Continue reading →

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He disciplines and punishes

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230910 He disciplines and punishes Hebrews 12:3-6 (JDV) Hebrews 12:3 You see, consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself so that you won’t grow weary in your throats and give up.Hebrews 12:4 In struggling against failure, you … Continue reading →

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sky high love and east-west forgiveness

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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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