Category Archives: suffering

something unusual

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240818 something unusual 1 Peter 4:12-13 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:12 Cared for ones, don’t be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you happening to test you as if something unusual were occurring to you.1 Peter 4:13 Instead, rejoice just as … Continue reading →

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Christ also suffered

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240811 Christ also suffered 1 Peter 3:17-18a (JDV) 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will than for doing evil.1 Peter 3:18a For Christ also suffered for sins once for … Continue reading →

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don’t miss mistreatment

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240810 don’t miss mistreatment 1 Peter 3:13-16 (JDV) 1 Peter 3:13 Who then should mistreat you if you are devoted to what is good?1 Peter 3:14 But even if you might suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear … Continue reading →

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guarded by God’s power

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240723 guarded by God’s power 1 Peter 1:5-7 (JDV) 1 Peter 1:5 You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.1 Peter 1:6 You are glad about … Continue reading →

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not the voice of God

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240711 not the voice of God Job 33:1-33 (JDV) Job 33:1 But now, Job, pay attention to my speech, and listen to all my words.Job 33:2 I am going to open my mouth; my tongue will form words on my … Continue reading →

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dishonored

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240621 dishonored Job 12:1-25 (JDV) Job 12:1 Then Job answered and said:Job 12:2 Truly you are the people, and wisdom will die with you!Job 12:3 But I also have a heart like you; I am not inferior to you. Who … Continue reading →

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beyond ignorance

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240620 beyond ignorance Job 11:1-20 (JDV) Job 11:1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:Job 11:2 Should so many words go unanswered and such lips be acquitted?Job 11:3 Should your babbling put others to silence, so that you can keep … Continue reading →

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apparent signs

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240617 apparent signs Job 8:1-22 (JDV) Job 8:1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said:Job 8:2 Until when will you go on saying these things? Your mouth’s words are a puff of breath.Job 8:3 Does God pervert justice? Does the … Continue reading →

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your target

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240616 your target Job 7:1-21 (JDV) Job 7:1 Isn’t each mortal consigned to forced labor in the land? Are not his days like those of a hired worker?Job 7:2 Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hired worker … Continue reading →

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first of the harvest

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240121 first of the harvest James 1:16-18 (JDV) James 1:16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting … Continue reading →

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