Monthly Archives: May 2018

the coming hour

the coming hour Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2398 John 5:28-30 Joh 5:28 Do not be surprised about this, because an hour is coming when all the ones in the tombs will hear his voice Joh 5:29 and go out– … Continue reading

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the present hour

the present hour Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2397 John 5:24-27 Joh 5:24 “I am honestly telling you, anyone who hears my word and believes the one who sent me has permanent life and will not go into judgment but … Continue reading

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death warrant

death warrant Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2396 John 5:19-23 Joh 5:19 Jesus answered that accusation, “I am honestly telling you, the Son cannot do anything on his own, but only does what he sees the Father doing. Because whatever … Continue reading

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the crime of loving

the crime of loving Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2395 John 5:9b-18 John 5:9b Now that day was the Sabbath, Joh 5:10 and so the Jews said to the one who had been healed, “It is a Sabbath. The law … Continue reading

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grasping at straws

grasping at straws Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2394 John 5:1-9 Joh 5:1 After these events, it was Jewish festival time, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Joh 5:2 By the Sheep Gate in the Jerusalem complex there is a … Continue reading

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no longer dying

no longer dying Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2393 John 4:46-54 Joh 4:46 That was why he went again to Cana of Galilee, where he had made the water wine. There was this royal whose son was sick at Capernaum. … Continue reading

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Hometown disadvantage

Hometown disadvantage Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2392 John 4:43-45 Joh 4:43 So after two days he left there for Galilee. Joh 4:44 (since Jesus himself had testified that a prophet in his own country has no honor.) Joh 4:45 … Continue reading

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the boost and the battery

the boost and the battery Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2391 John 4:39-42 Joh 4:39 Now many from that town believed in him among the Samaritans because of what the woman said when she testified, “He told me all the … Continue reading

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others who care and share

others who care and share Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2390 Joh 4:31 Meanwhile, the disciples kept requesting him, “Rabbi, eat something.” Joh 4:32 But he said, “I am having food to eat that you don’t know about.” Joh 4:33 … Continue reading

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Egalitarian Savior

Egalitarian Savior Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2389 John 4:27-30 Joh 4:27 At this point, his disciples arrived, and they were amazed that he was talking with a woman. Yet no one said, “What do you seeking?” or “Why are … Continue reading

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