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.

what God will not do

what God will not do Psalm 50:7-15 (JDV) Psalm 50:7 “Listen, my people, and I will speak; I will testify against you, Israel. I am God, your God. Psalm 50:8 I do not rebuke you because of your sacrifices or … Continue reading →

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he judges us

he judges us Psalm 50:4-6 (JDV) Psalm 50:4 On high, he summons the sky and the land in order to judge his people: Psalm 50:5 “Gather my faithful ones to me, those who made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” … Continue reading →

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radiance, fire and storm

radiance, fire and storm Psalm 50:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 50:1[1] The God of gods, Yahveh, speaks; he summons the land from the rising of the sun to its setting. Psalm 50:2 From Zion, the perfection of beauty, God appears in radiance. … Continue reading →

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honor is not enough

honor is not enough Psalm 49:16-20 (JDV) Psalm 49:16 Do not be afraid when a person gets rich, when the wealth of his house increasesPsalm 49:17 because when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not … Continue reading →

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death will shepherd them

death will shepherd them Psalm 49:13-15 (JDV) Psalm 49:13 This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah Psalm 49:14 Like sheep they are headed for Sheol; Death will shepherd … Continue reading →

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not wise enough

not wise enough Psalm 49:10-12 (JDV) Psalm 49:10 You see, one can realize that the wise die; the foolish and stupid also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others. Psalm 49:11 Their graves are their permanent homes, their … Continue reading →

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not rich enough

not rich enough Psalm 49:5-9 (JDV) Psalm 49:5 Why should I fear in times of trouble? The violation of my foes surrounds me. Psalm 49:6 They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches. Psalm 49:7 Yet these … Continue reading →

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financial peace begins here

financial peace begins here Psalm 49:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 49:1 Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who inhabit this lifetime, Psalm 49:2 both low and high, rich and poor together. Psalm 49:3 My mouth speaks wisdom; my heart’s meditation brings … Continue reading →

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within, beyond, around

within, beyond, around Psalm 48:9-14 (JDV) Psalm 48:9 God, within your temple, we contemplate your covenant faithfulness. Psalm 48:10 Like your name, God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the land; your right hand is filled with justice. … Continue reading →

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wearing his presence honorably

wearing his presence honorably Psalm 48:8 (JDV) Psalm 48:8 Just like we heard, that is what we have seen in the city of Yahveh of Armies, in the city of our God; God will establish it continually. Selah wearing his … Continue reading →

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