Monthly Archives: July 2020

community, not communism

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

community, not communism Acts 4:32-37 (JDV) Acts 4:32 Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and throat, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in … Continue reading →

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prayers of a gospel congregation

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

prayers of a gospel congregation Acts 4:23-31 (JDV) Acts 4:23 After they were let go, they went to their own people and reported everything the chief priests and the elders had said to them. Acts 4:24 When they heard this, … Continue reading →

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how to handle opposition

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

how to handle opposition Acts 4:1-22 (JDV) Acts 4:1 While they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them, Acts 4:2 because they were annoyed that they were teaching the … Continue reading →

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a Jesus centered gospel message

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a Jesus centered gospel message Acts 3:12-26 (JDV) Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he reacted to the people: “Fellow Israelites, why are you amazed at this? Why do you stare at us, as though we had made him walk … Continue reading →

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when the fixture jumped

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

when the fixture jumped Acts 3:1-11 (JDV) Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer (the ninth). Acts 3:2 Some man – lame from the womb – was being carried there. … Continue reading →

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every day

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

every day Acts 2:42-47 (JDV) Acts 2:42 They stayed busily engaged in the missionaries’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts 2:43 Every throat was filled with fear, and many marvels and signs were … Continue reading →

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a God thing

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a God thing Acts 2:14-41 (JDV) Acts 2:14 Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and proclaimed to them: “Fellow Jews and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this to you and pay attention to … Continue reading →

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window dressing

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

window dressing Acts 2:1-13 (JDV) Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost was in progress, they were all together at the same place. Acts 2:2 Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from the sky, and … Continue reading →

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filling the void

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

filling the void Acts 1:12-26 (JDV) Acts 1:12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem – a Sabbath day’s trip away. Acts 1:13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where … Continue reading →

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focus

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

focus Acts 1:6-11 (JDV) Acts 1:6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?” Acts 1:7 But he said to them, “It is not for you to know … Continue reading →

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