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About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

not measuring up

20220504 not measuring up 1 Timothy 1:12-14 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:12 I give gratitude to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me for the assistance – 1 Timothy 1:13 even though I … Continue reading

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legitimate law

20220503 legitimate law 1 Timothy 1:8-11 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:8 But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately. 1 Timothy 1:9 We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for … Continue reading

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the right results

20220502 the right results 1 Timothy 1:5-7 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:5 Now the intended result of our instruction is care that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:6 Some have missed these … Continue reading

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clarity, courage, commission

clarity, courage, commission 1 Timothy 1:3-4 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:3 As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may direct certain people not to endorse different doctrine 1 Timothy 1:4 or to pay … Continue reading

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loaded letters

loaded letters 1 Timothy 1:1-2 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, a missionary of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope: 1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my true son in the faith. Favor, … Continue reading

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how short my life is

how short my life is Psalm 89:46-52 (JDV) Psalm 89:46 How long, Yahveh? Will you hide perpetually? Will your anger keep burning like fire? Psalm 89:47 Remember how short my life is. Have you created all the sons of Adam … Continue reading

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no one else

no one else Psalm 89:38-45 (JDV) Psalm 89:38 But you have spurned and rejected him; you have become enraged with your anointed. Psalm 89:39 You have repudiated the covenant with your servant; you have completely dishonored his crown. Psalm 89:40 … Continue reading

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like the moon

like the moon Psalm 89:19-37 (JDV) Psalm 89:19 You once spoke in a vision to your covenant devotees and said: “I have granted help to a warrior; I have lifted high someone chosen from the people. Psalm 89:20 I have … Continue reading

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great and good

great and good Psalm 89:5-18 (JDV) Psalm 89:5 Yahveh, the sky praises your wonders – your reliability also – in the assembly of the sacred ones.Psalm 89:6 Yes, who in the sky can compare with the Lord? Who among the … Continue reading

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celebrate him

celebrate him Psalm 89:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 89:11 I will sing about Yahveh’s covenant faithfulness permanently; I will proclaim your reliability to all generations with my mouth. Psalm 89:2 You see, I will declare, “covenant faithfulness is built up permanently; you … Continue reading

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