Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
seekers and sorcerers
seekers and sorcerers Acts 13:4-12 (JDV) Acts 13:4 So being sent out by the Sacred Breath, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. Acts 13:5 Arriving in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in … Continue reading
letting them go
letting them go Acts 13:1-3 (JDV) Acts 13:1 Now in the congregation at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Acts 13:2 … Continue reading
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fatal flattery
fatal flattery Acts 12:20-25 (JDV) Acts 12:20 Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. With the same passion they presented themselves before him. After persuading Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, they … Continue reading
patience to keep knocking
patience to keep knocking Acts 12:6-19 (JDV) Acts 12:6 When Herod was about to bring him out for trial, that very night Peter, tied up with two chains, is sleeping between two soldiers, while the sentries in front of the … Continue reading
tears into prayers
tears into prayers Acts 12:1-5 (JDV) Acts 12:1 About that period King Herod forced abusive hands on some who belonged to the congregation, Acts 12:2 and he took James out, John’s brother, using a sword. Acts 12:3 When he saw … Continue reading
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missionary work
missionary work Acts 11:19-30 (JDV) Acts 11:19 Now those who had been scattered as a result of the trouble that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one … Continue reading
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the same gift
the same gift Acts 11:1-18 (JDV) Acts 11:1 The missionaries and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also welcomed the word of God. Acts 11:2 When Peter went up to Jerusalem, those promoting … Continue reading
the Caesarea miracle
the Caesarea miracle Acts 10:44-48 (JDV) Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Sacred Breath came down on all those who heard the message. Acts 10:45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed because … Continue reading
alls and everys
alls and everys Acts 10:34-43 (JDV) Acts 10:34 Peter began to speak: “Now I truly understand that God doesn’t show favoritism, Acts 10:35 but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to … Continue reading
divine direction
divine direction Acts 10:9-33 (JDV) Acts 10:9 The next day, as they were traveling and nearing the city, Peter went up to pray on the roof about noon. Acts 10:10 He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they … Continue reading
