Category Archives: sovereignty of God

another Joseph

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250526 another Joseph Esther 9:1-10:3 Esther 9:1 The king’s command and law went into effect on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, Adar. On the day when the Jews’ enemies had hoped to overpower them, just the opposite happened. … Continue reading →

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Hang him on that

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250524 Hang him on that Esther 7:1-10 Esther 7:1 The king and Haman came to feast with Esther, the queen.Esther 7:2 On the second day, while drinking wine, the king asked Esther, “Queen Esther, whatever you ask will be given … Continue reading →

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well made plans

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250523 well made plans Esther 6:1-14 Esther 6:1 That night sleep escaped the king, so he ordered the book recording daily events to be brought and read to the king.Esther 6:2 They found the written report on how Mordecai had … Continue reading →

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what Mordecai knew

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250519 what Mordecai knew Esther 2:1-23 Esther 2:1 Sometime later, when King Ahasuerus’s rage had cooled down, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what was decided against her.Esther 2:2 The king’s attendants suggested, “Let a search be made … Continue reading →

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two wrongs

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250518 two wrongs Esther 1:1-22 Esther 1:1 These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush.Esther 1:2 In those days, King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa.Esther … Continue reading →

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watch this

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250517 watch this Haggai 2:1-23 Haggai 2:1 On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of Yahveh came through the prophet Haggai:Haggai 2:2 “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to the high priest Joshua son … Continue reading →

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horse report

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250411 horse report Zechariah 1:1-17 (JDV) Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of Yahveh came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, son of Iddo:Zechariah 1:2 “Yahveh was extremely angry with your … Continue reading →

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He is free to bless

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250109 He is free to bless 1 Chronicles 29:1-21 1 Chronicles 29:1 Then King David said to all the assembly, “My son Solomon — God has chosen him alone — is young and inexperienced. The task is great because the … Continue reading →

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Who makes the choices?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250108 Who makes the choices? 1 Chronicles 28:1-21 1 Chronicles 28:1 David gathered all the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and the … Continue reading →

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hope amid brokenness

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241219 hope amid brokenness 1 Chronicles 5:1-26 1 Chronicles 5:1 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, son of Israel, because Reuben defiled … Continue reading →

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