Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

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About Jefferson Vann

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

he loves the gates

he loves the gates Psalm 87:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 87:11 The city he founded is among the sacred mountains. Psalm 87:2 Yahveh loves Zion’s city gates more than all the dwelling-places of Jacob. Psalm 87:3 Splendid things are said about you, … Continue reading →

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seven results of prayer

seven results of prayer Psalm 86:8-17 (JDV) Psalm 86:8 Lord, there is no one like you among the gods, and there are no achievements like yours. Psalm 86:9 All the nations you have made will come and bow down before … Continue reading →

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seven reasons to expect an answer

seven reasons to expect an answer Psalm 86:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 86:1 Listen, Yahveh, and answer me, because I am wretched and needy. Psalm 86:2 Guard my throat, because I am a covenant devotee. You are my God; deliver your servant … Continue reading →

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what transformation looks like

what transformation looks like Psalm 85:8-13 (JDV) Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God will say; surely Yahveh will declare peace to his people, his covenant devotees, and not let them go back to stupidity. Psalm 85:9 His deliverance … Continue reading →

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his and ours

his and ours Psalm 85:4-7 (JDV) Psalm 85:4 Return to us, God of our deliverance, and abandon your displeasure with us. Psalm 85:5 Will you be angry with us permanently? Will you prolong your anger for all generations? Psalm 85:6 … Continue reading →

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his proven record

his proven record Psalm 85:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 85:11 Yahveh, you showed favor to your land; you restored captive Jacob. Psalm 85:2 You forgave your people’s guilt; you covered all their failure. Selah Psalm 85:3 You withdrew all your fury; you … Continue reading →

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a sun and shield

a sun and shield Psalm 84:9-12 (JDV) Psalm 84:9 Look at our shield, God; gaze on the face of your anointed one. Psalm 84:10 Better a day in your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at … Continue reading →

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passing through Baca

passing through Baca Psalm 84:5-8 (JDV) Psalm 84:5 Fortunate is the person whose strength is in you, those whose hearts have found a highway to you. Psalm 84:6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a … Continue reading →

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sparrow envy

sparrow envy Psalm 84:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 84:1 How loved is your dwelling place, Yahveh of Armies. Psalm 84:2 My throat longs and yearns for the courts of Yahveh; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:3 … Continue reading →

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as you did with Sisera

as you did with Sisera Psalm 83:9-18 (JDV) Psalm 83:9 Deal with them as you did with Midian, as you did with Sisera and Jabin at the Kishon River. Psalm 83:10 They were exterminated at En-dor; they became manure for … Continue reading →

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