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About Jefferson Vann

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

caution and compromise

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

caution and compromise Joshua 9:7-13 (JDV) Joshua 9:7 The men of Israel replied to the Hivites, “What if you actually live among us. How could we make a treaty with you?” Joshua 9:8 They said to Joshua, “We are your … Continue reading →

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Gibeonites among us

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

Gibeonites among us Joshua 9:3-6 (JDV) Joshua 9:3 When the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, Joshua 9:4 they acted deceptively. They gathered provisions and took worn-out sacks on their donkeys and old wineskins, … Continue reading →

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a united alliance

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

a united alliance Joshua 9:1-2 (JDV) Joshua 9:1 When all the kings heard about Jericho and Ai, those who were west of the Jordan in the hill country, in the Judean foothills, and all along the coast of the Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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Ebal’s altar

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

Ebal’s altar Joshua 8:30-35 (JDV) Joshua 8:30 At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal to Yahveh, the God of Israel, Joshua 8:31 just like Moses Yahveh’s servant had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what … Continue reading →

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Ai’s smoke

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

Ai’s smoke Joshua 8:18-29 (JDV) Joshua 8:18 Then Yahveh said to Joshua, “Hold out the javelin in your hand toward Ai, because I will hand the city over to you.” So Joshua held out his javelin toward it. Joshua 8:19 … Continue reading →

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what the king didn’t know

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

what the king didn’t know Joshua 8:14-17 (JDV) Joshua 8:14 When the king of Ai saw the Israelites, the men of the city hurried and went out early in the morning so that he and all his people could engage … Continue reading →

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night with the troops

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

night with the troops Joshua 8:9-13 (JDV) Joshua 8:9 So Joshua sent them out, and they went to the ambush site and waited between Bethel and Ai, to the west of Ai. But he spent that night with the troops.Joshua … Continue reading →

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the second confidence

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the second confidence Joshua 8:3-8 (JDV) Joshua 8:3 So Joshua and all the troops set out to attack Ai. Joshua selected thirty thousand of his ablest soldiers and sent them out at night. Joshua 8:4 He commanded them: “Pay attention. … Continue reading →

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not the time

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

not the time Joshua 8:1-2 (JDV) Joshua 8:1 Yahveh said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take all the troops with you and go attack Ai. Notice, I have handed over to you the king of Ai, his … Continue reading →

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valley of cutting off

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

valley of cutting off Joshua 7:22-26 (JDV) Joshua 7:22 So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there was the cloak, concealed in his tent, with the silver underneath. Joshua 7:23 They took the things from inside the … Continue reading →

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