Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
pre-work
pre-work Acts 10:1-8 (JDV) Acts 10:1 There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment. Acts 10:2 He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did … Continue reading
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get up and witness
get up and witness Acts 9:32-43 (JDV) Acts 9:32 As Peter was traveling from place to place, he also came down to the devotees who resided in Lydda. Acts 9:33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed … Continue reading
sent to strengthen
sent to strengthen Acts 9:19-31 (JDV) Acts 9:19 And after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul was with the disciples in Damascus for some days. Acts 9:20 He immediately began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues: “This one is … Continue reading
from murder to mission
from murder to mission Acts 9:1-18 (JDV) Acts 9:1 Now Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest Acts 9:2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues in … Continue reading
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gospel gifts
gospel gifts Acts 8:26-40 (JDV) Acts 8:26 But an agent from the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is an unpopulated road.) Acts 8:27 So he … Continue reading
rotten residue
rotten residue Acts 8:4-25 (JDV) Acts 8:4 So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the word. Acts 8:5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. Acts 8:6 The crowds were … Continue reading
off the fence
off the fence Acts 8:1-3 (JDV) Acts 8:1 Saul agreed with taking him out. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the congregation in Jerusalem, and all except the missionaries were scattered throughout the land of Judea and … Continue reading
always resisting
always resisting Acts 7:1-60 (JDV) Acts 7:1 “Are these things true?” the high priest asked. Acts 7:2 “Brothers and fathers,” he replied, “listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he resided … Continue reading
half truths
half truths Acts 6:8-15 (JDV) Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, full of favor and power, was performing great marvels and signs among the people. Acts 6:9 Opposition arose, however, from some members of the Synagogue of the Liberated, composed of both … Continue reading
adding new leaders
adding new leaders Acts 6:1-7 (JDV) Acts 6:1 However, in those days, when the disciples were increasing, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. Acts … Continue reading
