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.

Rahab’s biggest fear

Rahab’s biggest fear Joshua 2:2-7 (JDV) Joshua 2:2 The king of Jericho was told, “Notice, some of the Israelite men have come here tonight to investigate the land.” Joshua 2:3 Then the king of Jericho sent word to Rahab and … Continue reading →

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a pair of scouts

a pair of scouts Joshua 2:1 (JDV) Joshua 2:1 Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two men as spies from the Acacia Grove, saying, “Go and scout the land, especially Jericho.” So they left, and they came to the house … Continue reading →

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encouraging our leaders

encouraging our leaders Joshua 1:16-18 (JDV) Joshua 1:16 They answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go. Joshua 1:17 We will obey you, just like we obeyed Moses in everything. … Continue reading →

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our most capable

our most capable Joshua 1:12-15 (JDV) Joshua 1:12 Joshua said to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh: Joshua 1:13 “Remember what Moses Yahveh’s servant commanded you when he said, ‘Yahveh your God will give you rest, … Continue reading →

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provisions for possessing the land

provisions for possessing the land Joshua 1:10 -11 (JDV) Joshua 1:10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people: Joshua 1:11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get provisions ready for yourselves, because within three days you will … Continue reading →

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sources of strength and courage

sources of strength and courage Joshua 1:6-9 (JDV) Joshua 1:6 “Be strong and courageous, because you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance. Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous … Continue reading →

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the land of the Hittites

the land of the Hittites Joshua 1:4-5 (JDV) Joshua 1:4 Your territory will be from the open country and Lebanon to the great river, the Euphrates River – all the land of the Hittites – and west to the Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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a mission manual

a mission manual Joshua 1:1-3 (JDV) Joshua 1:1 It happened after the death of Moses Yahveh’s servant. Yahveh spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’s assistant: Joshua 1:2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now you and all the people get … Continue reading →

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someone else’s letter

someone else’s letter Colossians 4:7-18 (JDV) Colossians 4:7 Tychicus, our dearly cared about brother, faithful assistant, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you everything about me. Colossians 4:8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, … Continue reading →

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the master’s purpose

the master’s purpose Colossians 4:2-6 (JDV) Colossians 4:2 Persist in prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:3 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak … Continue reading →

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