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.

enjoying a good steak

enjoying a good steak Deuteronomy 12:20 “When Yahveh your God enlarges your territory as he has promised you, and you say, ‘I want to eat meat’ because you have a strong desire to eat meat, you may eat it whenever … Continue reading

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enjoy, but be considerate

  enjoy, but be considerate Deuteronomy 12:15 “But whenever you want, you may slaughter and eat meat within any of your city gates, according to the empowerment Yahveh your God has given you. Those who are pure or contaminated may … Continue reading

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his one way

his one way Deuteronomy 12:12 You will enjoy the face of Yahveh your God – you, your sons and daughters, your male and female slaves, and the Levite who is within your city gates, since he has no portion or … Continue reading

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his promised rest

his promised rest Deuteronomy 12:8-11 (JDV) Deuteronomy 12:8 “You are not to do as we are doing here today; everyone is doing whatever seems right in his own sight. Deuteronomy 12:9 You see, you have not yet come into the … Continue reading

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what worship should be

what worship should be Deuteronomy 12:5 Instead, turn to the place Yahveh your God chooses from all your tribes to place his name for his dwelling and go there. Deuteronomy 12:6 You are to bring there your ascending offerings and … Continue reading

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places we revere

places we revere Deuteronomy 12:2 Destroy completely all the places where the nations that you are taking possession of worship their gods — on the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green tree. Deuteronomy 12:3 Tear down their … Continue reading

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the land we are being given

20200118 the land we are being given Deuteronomy 11:31-12:1 Deuteronomy 11:31 You see, you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and take possession of the land Yahveh your God is giving you. When you take possession of it … Continue reading

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two summits

two summits Deuteronomy 11:29 When Yahveh your God brings you into the land you are entering to take possession of, you are to proclaim the empowerment at Mount Gerizim and the affliction at Mount Ebal. Deuteronomy 11:30 Aren’t these mountains … Continue reading

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turning aside from the path

turning aside from the path Deuteronomy 11:26 “Look, today I set before you an empowerment and an affliction: Deuteronomy 11:27 there will be an empowerment, if you obey the commands of Yahveh your God I am commanding you today, Deuteronomy … Continue reading

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third string

third string  Deuteronomy 11:18-25 Deuteronomy 11:18  “Place these words of mine on your hearts and throats, bind them as a sign on your hands, and let them be a symbol on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 11:19  Teach them to your children, … Continue reading

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