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.

the enemy’s escalation

the enemy’s escalation Joshua 11:1-5 (JDV) Joshua 11:1 When King Jabin of Hazor happened to hear this news, he sent a message to: King Jobab of Madon, the kings of Shimron and Achshaph, Joshua 11:2 and the kings of the … Continue reading →

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every breathing being

every breathing being Joshua 10:40-43 (JDV) Joshua 10:40 So Joshua conquered the whole region – the hill country, the Negev, the Judean foothills, and the slopes – with all their kings, leaving no survivors. He completely destroyed every breathing being, … Continue reading →

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thorn removal

thorn removal Joshua 10:28-39 (JDV) Joshua 10:28 On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and struck it down with the sword, including its king. He completely destroyed it and everyone in it, leaving no survivors. So he treated the king of … Continue reading →

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an unforgettable visual aid

an unforgettable visual aid Joshua 10:22-27 (JDV) Joshua 10:22 Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of there.” Joshua 10:23 That is what they did. They brought the five kings … Continue reading →

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back to the camp safely

back to the camp safely Joshua 10:16-21 (JDV) Joshua 10:16 The five defeated kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. Joshua 10:17 It was reported to Joshua: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in … Continue reading →

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Sun, stand still

Sun, stand still Joshua 10:12-15 (JDV) Joshua 10:12 On the day Yahveh gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to Yahveh in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” … Continue reading →

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a slew of Amorites

a slew of Amorites Joshua 10:6-11 (JDV) Joshua 10:6 Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Don’t give up on your servants. Come quickly and deliver us! Help us, because all the Amorite … Continue reading →

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mistakes and miracles

mistakes and miracles Joshua 10:1-5 (JDV) Joshua 10:1 King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem happened to hear that Joshua had captured Ai and completely destroyed it, treating Ai and its king as he had Jericho and its king, and that the inhabitants … Continue reading →

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uninterrupted freedom

uninterrupted freedom Joshua 9:21-27 (JDV) Joshua 9:21 They also said, “Let them stay alive.” So the Gibeonites became woodcutters and water carriers for the whole community, like the leaders had promised them. Joshua 9:22 Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said … Continue reading →

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victims of indiscretion

victims of indiscretion Joshua 9:14-20 (JDV) Joshua 9:14 Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek Yahveh’s decision. Joshua 9:15 So Joshua established a relationship with them and made a treaty to allow them … Continue reading →

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