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.

appreciating parents

appreciating parents Deuteronomy 27:16 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:16 ‘The one who dishonors his father or mother is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ appreciating parents Most of us encounter the command to honor parents when we … Continue reading →

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secret idols

secret idols Deuteronomy 27:14-15 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:14 The Levites will answer in a loud voice to every Israelite: Deuteronomy 27:15 ‘The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is repulsive to Yahveh, the work of a craftsman, … Continue reading →

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stipulations

stipulations Deuteronomy 27:11-13 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:11 On that day Moses commanded the people, and this is what he said: Deuteronomy 27:12 “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to empower the people: Simeon, Levi, … Continue reading →

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shut up and listen up

shut up and listen up Deuteronomy 27:9-10 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:9 Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel, and this is what they said: “Be silent, Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of Yahveh your … Continue reading →

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an altar of stones

an altar of stones Deuteronomy 27:4-8 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:4 When you have crossed the Jordan, you are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I am commanding you today, and you are to cover them with plaster. Deuteronomy … Continue reading →

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our end of the contract

our end of the contract Deuteronomy 27:1-3 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:1 Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, and this is what he said: “Watch every command I am giving you today. Deuteronomy 27:2 When you cross the Jordan … Continue reading →

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a sacred people

a sacred people Deuteronomy 26:16-19 (JDV) Deuteronomy 26:16 “Yahveh your God is commanding you this day to do these prescriptions and rules. Do them carefully with all your heart and all your throat. Deuteronomy 26:17 Today you have affirmed that … Continue reading →

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declaration of obedience

declaration of obedience Deuteronomy 26:11-15 (JDV) Deuteronomy 26:11 You, the Levites, and the guests among you will enjoy all the good things Yahveh your God has given you and your household. Deuteronomy 26:12 “When you have finished paying all the … Continue reading →

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generational gratitude

generational gratitude Deuteronomy 26:1-10 (JDV) Deuteronomy 26:1 “When you enter the land Yahveh your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and stay in it, Deuteronomy 26:2 take some of the first of all … Continue reading →

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strongholds among us

strongholds among us Deuteronomy 25:17-19 (JDV) Deuteronomy 25:17 “Remember what the Amalekites did to you on the journey after you left Egypt. Deuteronomy 25:18 They met you along the way and attacked all your stragglers from behind when you were … Continue reading →

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