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.

confidence in the captain

confidence in the captain Joshua 4:10-18 (JDV) Joshua 4:10 The priests carrying the ark continued standing in the middle of the Jordan until everything was finished that Yahveh had commanded Joshua to tell the people, in keeping with all that … Continue reading →

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when your children ask

when your children ask Joshua 4:1-9 (JDV) Joshua 4:1 This happened when the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan. Yahveh said to Joshua: Joshua 4:2 “Bring twelve men from the people, one man for each tribe, Joshua 4:3 and … Continue reading →

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passing the ark

passing the ark Joshua 3:16-17 (JDV) Joshua 3:16 and the water flowing downstream stood still, rising up in a mass that extended as far as Adam, a city next to Zarethan. The water flowing downstream into the Sea of the … Continue reading →

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wet feet

wet feet Joshua 3:14-15 (JDV) Joshua 3:14 When the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of the people. Joshua 3:15 Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. … Continue reading →

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a miracle for a mission

a miracle for a mission Joshua 3:9-13 (JDV) Joshua 3:9 Then Joshua told the Israelites, “Come closer and listen to the words of Yahveh your God.” Joshua 3:10 He said: “You will know that the living God is among you … Continue reading →

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the commander’s commander

the commander’s commander Joshua 3:7-8 (JDV) Joshua 3:7 Yahveh spoke to Joshua: “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so they will know that I will be with you just like I was with … Continue reading →

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following the ark

following the ark Joshua 3:6 (JDV) Joshua 3:6 Then he said to the priests, “Carry the ark of the covenant and go on ahead of the people.” So they carried the ark of the covenant and went ahead of them. … Continue reading →

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not too close

not too close Joshua 3:3-5 (JDV) Joshua 3:3 and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of Yahveh your God carried by the Levitical priests, you are to break camp and follow it. Joshua 3:4 But … Continue reading →

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hurry up and wait

hurry up and wait Joshua 3:1-2 (JDV) Joshua 3:1 Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing. Joshua 3:2 After three … Continue reading →

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faith that sees beyond

faith that sees beyond Joshua 2:22-24 (JDV) Joshua 2:22 So the two men went into the hill country and stayed there three days until the pursuers had come back. They searched all along the way, but did not find them. … Continue reading →

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