Category Archives: suffering

Jesus Christ, risen

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220614 Jesus Christ, risen 2 Timothy 2:8-13 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my excellent message,2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the point of being bound like … Continue reading →

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light and sound show

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

light and sound show Psalm 77:10-20 (JDV) Psalm 77:10 So I say, “I am sick (to think) that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” Psalm 77:11 I will remember Yah’s works; yes, I will remember your ancient … Continue reading →

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I sought the Lord in my day of trouble

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

I sought the Lord in my day of trouble Psalm 77:1-9 (JDV) Psalm 77:1 I sound off to God, crying out to God, and he will listen to me. Psalm 77:2 I sought the Lord in my day of trouble. … Continue reading →

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for the future kingdom

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

for the future kingdom 2 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 1:5 It is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering, 2 Thessalonians 1:6 since it is … Continue reading →

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trusting him for justice

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

trusting him for justice Lamentations 3:30-36 (JDV) Lamentations 3:30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with disgrace Lamentations 3:31 because the Lord will not reject us forever. Lamentations 3:32 Even … Continue reading →

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the bitter can be blessed

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the bitter can be blessed Lamentations 3:10-18 (JDV) Lamentations 3:10 He is a bear waiting in ambush, a lion in hiding. Lamentations 3:11 He forced me off my way and tore me to pieces; he left me desolate. Lamentations 3:12 … Continue reading →

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what Paul could not stand

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

what Paul could not stand 1 Thessalonians 3:4-5 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 3:4 In fact, when we were with you, we told you in advance that we were going to experience suffering, and as you know, it happened. 1 Thessalonians 3:5 … Continue reading →

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appointed to this

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

appointed to this 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3 1 Thessalonians 3:1 When we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens for this reason. 1 Thessalonians 3:2 And we sent Timothy, our brother and … Continue reading →

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the enemy’s escalation

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the enemy’s escalation Joshua 11:1-5 (JDV) Joshua 11:1 When King Jabin of Hazor happened to hear this news, he sent a message to: King Jobab of Madon, the kings of Shimron and Achshaph, Joshua 11:2 and the kings of the … Continue reading →

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what sharing Christ entails

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

what sharing Christ entails Colossians 1:24 -2:5 (JDV) Colossians 1:24 Now I celebrate while I suffer for you, and I am finishing in my flesh the balance of Christ’s afflictions for his body, that is, the congregation. Colossians 1:25 I … Continue reading →

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