Category Archives: trust

gleaning in a field

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Ruth 2 “I definitely did not expect this, LORD.  The master of the harvest is showing favor to me.  His name is Boaz, and Naomi explained to me that he is one of our family’s redeemers – whatever that means.  … Continue reading →

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seeking an opportunity

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Judges 14 Samson’s parents could not understand why he would want to marry a Philistine woman.  But the Bible says he was not acting selfishly. He was “seeking an opportunity against the Philistines” (4).  When things don’t happen as we … Continue reading →

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obedience is enough

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Judges 13 Manoah wanted to know the mission that his son would have, but the angel of the LORD would not tell him.  If Manoah and his wife had known the details of their son’s life, it would not have … Continue reading →

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missions that the LORD is in

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 21 “Thus the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. And the LORD gave them rest on every side just as … Continue reading →

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missions and conflict #2

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 11-12 Just as it was in the conquest of the Soutrhern lands, the kings of the Northern lands conspired in an alliance and came against Joshua, and the LORD gave them into the hands of Israel.  The reason was … Continue reading →

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a costly walk

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 28-29 The ESV Study Bible states  “It has been calculated that, over the course of a year, these sacrifices involved a total of 113 bulls, 1,086 lambs, over a ton of flour, and 1,000 bottles of oil and wine!”  … Continue reading →

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a hopeful walk

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 20-21 Through tragedy and triumph, victory and defeat, progress and setback – the LORD is with his people.  He is faithful, even when his chosen servants fail.  He remains faithful even when his people’s enemies surround them.  The bronze … Continue reading →

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an obedient walk

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 13-14     I was tempted to call this section “a courageous walk” because it highlights the courage of Joshua and Caleb.  They did not go along with the majority, and chose to trust God – that he would deliver Israel … Continue reading →

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Exodus: inspiration

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 15     The deliverance at the Red Sea was not simply a last rescue from the menace of Pharaoh. It was intended to inspire the Israelites to look beyond their present difficulty and see God’s ultimate purpose for their future. … Continue reading →

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Exodus: safety or glory?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 14      When the Israelites saw the army of Pharaoh approaching, they rightly concluded that it would have been safer for them to have remained as slaves in Egypt. Their rescue taught them to fear God, and to believe Moses. … Continue reading →

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