Category Archives: the cross

a monkey wrench

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 5:12-21.  Denying the mortality of the human soul throws a monkey wrench into the machinery of Paul’s argument in  Romans 5.  Paul says that  death has resulted from Adam’s transgression, and that the death penalty has passed on to … Continue reading →

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"it is written"

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 24.  Each event described by Luke in this chapter contains a miracle: angelic messengers, Jesus appearing as a fellow traveler on the road, the opening of the eyes of the disciples while he ate with them, his appearance among … Continue reading →

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we forgot something!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 22.  The wood for a sacrifice offering rested firmly upon his back, making it a bit difficult to climb Mt. Moriah, but Isaac did not complain to his father about that. He knew how important it was for he … Continue reading →

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a generation’s doom

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 12:49-13:9.  Jesus knew not only that he was going to suffer a violent baptism (the cross), but also that the entire generation in which he lived would be under judgment. That generation would be torn apart by division among … Continue reading →

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our way back

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 2.  This psalm speaks of the LORD, the God who created the nations. It also speaks of another, whom the LORD calls “my Son.” The LORD speaks to the Son and chooses somehow to beget him on a certain … Continue reading →

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but first

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 52:13-53:12.  The Servant shall be high and lifted up and exalted (52:13).  But first he will be despised and rejected by men (53:3). Kings shall shut their mouths because of him (52:15). But first he must go to the … Continue reading →

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