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.

denial in a red dress

denial in a red dress Jeremiah 4:23-31 (JDV) Jeremiah 4:23 I looked at the land, and noticed it was formless and empty. And into the sky, and there were no lights. Jeremiah 4:24 I looked at the mountains, and noticed … Continue reading →

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pain in his heart

pain in his heart Jeremiah 4:19-22 (JDV) Jeremiah 4:19 My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in agony! Oh, the pain in my heart! My heart pounds; I cannot be silent, because you, my throat, have heard the sound of the … Continue reading →

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wholehearted surrender

wholehearted surrender Jeremiah 4:3-18 (JDV) Jeremiah 4:3 You see, this is what Yahveh says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: Break up the unplowed ground; do not sow among the thorns. Jeremiah 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to Yahveh; remove the … Continue reading →

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they will come together

they will come together Jeremiah 3:11-4:2 (JDV) Jeremiah 3:11 Yahveh announced to me, “Unfaithful Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah. Jeremiah 3:12 Go, proclaim these words to the north, and say, ‘Return, unfaithful Israel. this is what … Continue reading →

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stones and trees

stones and trees Jeremiah 3:6-10 (JDV) Jeremiah 3:6 In the days of King Josiah Yahveh asked me, “Have you seen what unfaithful Israel has done? She has gone up every high hill and gone under every green tree to prostitute … Continue reading →

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we are all guilty

we are all guilty Jeremiah 2:23-3:5 (JDV) Jeremiah 2:23 How can you say, “I am not defiled; I have not followed the Baals”? Look at the road you took in the valley; acknowledge what you have done. You are a … Continue reading →

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stubborn stain

stubborn stain Jeremiah 2:14-22 (JDV) Jeremiah 2:14 Is Israel a slave? Was he born into slavery? Why else has he become a seized property? Jeremiah 2:15 The young lions have roared at him; they have roared loudly. They have laid … Continue reading →

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they quit asking

they quit asking Jeremiah 2:1-13 (JDV) Jeremiah 2:1 The word of Yahveh came to me: Jeremiah 2:2 “Go and call in the ears of Jerusalem that this is what Yahveh says: I remember the covenant loyalty of your youth, your … Continue reading →

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cursed commission

cursed commission Jeremiah 1:1-19 (JDV) Jeremiah 1:1 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, from the priests who were in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.Jeremiah 1:2 The word of Yahveh came to him in the thirteenth year of … Continue reading →

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their story

their story Acts 28:17-31 (JDV) Acts 28:17 After three days he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them: “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our … Continue reading →

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