Category Archives: will of God

only Jesus: rewarder of God’s faithful

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

  Hebrews 10:19-39.  Jesus is Lord of our future.  What he has done for us only makes sense in the light of what he will do.     As we see the day of his coming drawing near, it only … Continue reading →

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being led by the Spirit

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 5:16-26.  Paul tells the Galatians to walk by the Spirit. That means letting the Holy Spirit be the controlling power in their motivations, and the deciding influence in their actions. That is being led by the Spirit (18), which … Continue reading →

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false hope

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 19-20.  It would have been embarrassing to see the great prophet walking around naked and barefoot for three years. The people probably thought that he had finally lost it – that he had gone utterly mad.  All this time … Continue reading →

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sometimes God says no

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians 12:1-10.  As I write this, I am going through a severe spiritual battle.  Something that I really expected to happen has not happened.  Like Paul and his thorn in the flesh, I have prayed many times about this, … Continue reading →

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for such a time as this

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Esther 4.   An enemy has convinced the king to make a decree that could result in the extermination of her people.  Queen Esther is in turmoil.  Interceding for her people could cost her life, because the law prohibits approaching the … Continue reading →

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worshippers

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 12.  Since we are products of God’s mercy and grace, we should demonstrate that fact by sacrificial lives as worshippers.  Worshippers seek the perfect will of God with ever-renewing minds (2).  Worshippers use their spiritual gifts to glorify God … Continue reading →

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