Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
how to handle opposition
how to handle opposition Acts 4:1-22 (JDV) Acts 4:1 While they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them, Acts 4:2 because they were annoyed that they were teaching the … Continue reading
a Jesus centered gospel message
a Jesus centered gospel message Acts 3:12-26 (JDV) Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he reacted to the people: “Fellow Israelites, why are you amazed at this? Why do you stare at us, as though we had made him walk … Continue reading
when the fixture jumped
when the fixture jumped Acts 3:1-11 (JDV) Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer (the ninth). Acts 3:2 Some man – lame from the womb – was being carried there. … Continue reading
every day
every day Acts 2:42-47 (JDV) Acts 2:42 They stayed busily engaged in the missionaries’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts 2:43 Every throat was filled with fear, and many marvels and signs were … Continue reading
a God thing
a God thing Acts 2:14-41 (JDV) Acts 2:14 Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and proclaimed to them: “Fellow Jews and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this to you and pay attention to … Continue reading
window dressing
window dressing Acts 2:1-13 (JDV) Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost was in progress, they were all together at the same place. Acts 2:2 Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from the sky, and … Continue reading
filling the void
filling the void Acts 1:12-26 (JDV) Acts 1:12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem – a Sabbath day’s trip away. Acts 1:13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where … Continue reading
focus
focus Acts 1:6-11 (JDV) Acts 1:6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?” Acts 1:7 But he said to them, “It is not for you to know … Continue reading
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three foundations for gospel ministry
three foundations for gospel ministry Acts 1:1-5 (JDV) Acts 1:1 I constructed the first guidebook, Theophilus, to all that Jesus began to do and teach Acts 1:2 up to the day he was picked up, after he had given instructions … Continue reading
this extraordinary man
this extraordinary man Deuteronomy 34:8-12 (JDV) Deuteronomy 34:8 The Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days. Then the days of weeping and mourning for Moses finished. Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua son of Nun was filled with the … Continue reading
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