Category Archives: violence

like one of them

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240826 like one of them Obadiah 1-4 (JDV) Obadiah 1:9 Teman, your warriors will be terrified so that everyone from the hill country of Esau will be destroyed by slaughter.Obadiah 1:10 You will be covered with shame and destroyed forever … Continue reading →

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never harm you again

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240426 never harm you again 1 Samuel 26:17-25 (JDV) 1 Samuel 26:17 Saul recognized David’s voice and asked, “Is that your voice, my son David?” “It is my voice, my lord and king,” David said.1 Samuel 26:18 Then he continued, … Continue reading →

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time to leave

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240412 time to leave 1 Samuel 20:35-42 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the countryside for the appointed meeting with David. A young boy was with him.1 Samuel 20:36 He said to the boy, “Run … Continue reading →

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the nations who took his land

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221209 the nations who took his land Ezekiel 36:1-7 (JDV) Ezekiel 36:1 “And you, Son of Adam, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say, ‘Mountains of Israel, hear the word of Yahveh.Ezekiel 36:2 This is what the Lord Yahveh … Continue reading →

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chased by violence

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20221207 chased by violence Ezekiel 35:1-9 (JDV) Ezekiel 35:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 35:2 “Son of Adam, point your face at Mount Seir and prophesy against it.Ezekiel 35:3 Say to it, ‘This … Continue reading →

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she reared her cubs

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220915 she reared her cubs Ezekiel 19:1-9 (JDV) Ezekiel 19:1 “As for you, take up a dirge for the princes of Israel,Ezekiel 19:2 and say: What was your mother? A lioness! She lay down among the lions; she reared her … Continue reading →

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he calms the clamor

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

he calms the clamor Psalm 74:12-23 (JDV) Psalm 74:12 God my King is from ancient times, performing acts of deliverance inside the land. Psalm 74:13 You divided the sea with your strength; you smashed the heads of the sea monsters … Continue reading →

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a prayer of disruption

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

a prayer of disruption Psalm 55:9-11 (JDV) Psalm 55:9 Lord, confuse and confound their speech, because I see violence and strife in the city; Psalm 55:10 day and night they make the rounds on its walls. Crime and trouble are … Continue reading →

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gun control 3

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

gun control 3 Psalm 44:9-16 (JDV) Psalm 44:9 You have even rejected and disgraced us; you do not march out with our armies. Psalm 44:10 You make us retreat from the adversary, and those who hate us have taken plunder … Continue reading →

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gun control 2

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

gun control 2 Psalm 44:4-8 (JDV) Psalm 44:4 You are my King, my God, who appoints victories for Jacob. Psalm 44:5 Through you we drive back our adversaries; through your name we trample our enemies. Psalm 44:6 You see, I … Continue reading →

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