Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
how to wait for Jesus
how to wait for Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 1:8 You see, the word of the Lord rang out from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place that your faith in God has gone … Continue reading
gospel accessories
gospel accessories 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also with power, with the Sacred Breath, and with full assurance. You know how we lived among you for … Continue reading
distracted prayers
distracted prayers 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy: To the congregation of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Favor to you and peace. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 We are always thanking … Continue reading
Joshua’s epitaph
Joshua’s epitaph Joshua 24:29-33 (JDV) Joshua 24:29 After these things, Yahveh’s servant, Joshua son of Nun, died at the age of 110. Joshua 24:30 They buried him in his allotted territory at Timnath-Serah, in the hill country of Ephraim north … Continue reading
the stone that heard God
the stone that heard God Joshua 24:22-28 (JDV) Joshua 24:22 Joshua then told the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you yourselves have chosen to worship Yahveh.” “We are witnesses,” they said. Joshua 24:23 “Then get rid of the … Continue reading
the holy God who destroys transgressors
the holy God who destroys transgressors Joshua 24:19-21 (JDV) Joshua 24:19 But Joshua told the people, “You will not be able to worship Yahveh, because he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your … Continue reading
choose for yourselves today
choose for yourselves today Joshua 24:14-18 (JDV) Joshua 24:14 “For this reason, fear Yahveh and worship him wholeheartedly and truthfully. Get rid of the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and worship Yahveh. Joshua 24:15 … Continue reading
land you did not labor for
land you did not labor for Joshua 24:11-13 (JDV) Joshua 24:11 ” ‘You then crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. Jericho’s citizens – as well as the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hethites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites – did battle with … Continue reading
past opponents
past opponents Joshua 24:5-10 (JDV) Joshua 24:5 I sent Moses and Aaron, and I defeated Egypt by what I did within it, and afterward, I brought you out. Joshua 24:6 When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you … Continue reading
history lesson
history lesson Joshua 24:1-4 (JDV) Joshua 24:1 Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem and summoned Israel’s elders, leaders, judges, and officers, and they presented themselves before God. Joshua 24:2 Joshua said to all the people, “This is … Continue reading
Devotions 