Category Archives: sovereignty of God

When he takes away

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241214 When he takes away Jonah 4:1-11 Jonah 4:1 Jonah was extremely upset and became furious.Jonah 4:2 He prayed to Yahveh: “Please, Yahveh, isn’t this what I thought while I was still in my own country? That’s why I ran … Continue reading →

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The LORD’s sovereign presence

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241115 The LORD’s sovereign presence Proverbs 15:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 15:1 A tender answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge sound good, but the mouth of fools blurts out … Continue reading →

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The LORD gave, the LORD has taken away

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241024 The LORD gave, the LORD has taken away 2 Kings 23:31-24:17 (JDV). 2 Kings 23:31 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; … Continue reading →

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I will be king

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240829 I will be king 1 Kings 1:1-10 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:1 Now King David was old and advanced in age. Although they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.1 Kings 1:2 So his servants said to him: … Continue reading →

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hand of correction

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240705 hand of correction Job 27:1-23 (JDV) Job 27:1 Job added to his discourse, and said:Job 27:2 As God lives, who has deprived me of justice, and the Almighty who has made my throat bitter,Job 27:3 as long as my … Continue reading →

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we know differently

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240704 we know differently Job 25:1-26:14 (JDV) Job 25:1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said:Job 25:2 Dominion and terror belong to him, the one who establishes harmony in his heights.Job 25:3 Can his troops be numbered? Does his light … Continue reading →

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he sees all

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240519 he sees all 2 Samuel 11:1-27 (JDV) 2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring of the year — when kings march out to war — David sent Joab with his officers and all of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and … Continue reading →

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leaving justice in God’s hands

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240425 leaving justice in God’s hands 1 Samuel 26:1-16 (JDV) 1 Samuel 26:1 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah saying, “David is hiding on the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon.”1 Samuel 26:2 So Saul, accompanied by three thousand … Continue reading →

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Even Saul knew

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240419 Even Saul knew 1 Samuel 23:13-29 (JDV) 1 Samuel 23:13 So David and his men, numbering about six hundred, left Keilah at once and moved from place to place. When it was reported to Saul that David had escaped … Continue reading →

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knowing the moves

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240418 knowing the moves 1 Samuel 23:6-12 (JDV) 1 Samuel 23:6 Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him.1 Samuel 23:7 When it was reported to Saul that David had gone to … Continue reading →

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