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.

a second promise

John 14:18-21 Joh 14:18 “I will not abandon you as orphans; I am coming to you. Joh 14:19 Still, in a little while also, the world will no longer experience me, but you will experience me. Because I am living, … Continue reading →

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Our other Discipler

John 14:15-17 Joh 14:15 “If you love me, you will keep my commands. Joh 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Discipler to be with you permanently: Joh 14:17 The Spirit of truth, who … Continue reading →

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Prayer that glorifies Christ

John 14:11-14 Joh 14:11 Trust me because I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Otherwise, trust because of the works themselves. Joh 14:12 “I am honestly telling you, the one who trusts in me will also … Continue reading →

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Experiencing one through the other

John 14:8-10 Joh 14:8 Philip says to him, “Lord, exhibit the Father for us, and that’s enough for us.” Joh 14:9 Jesus says to him, “Have I been among you so much time and you have not come to know … Continue reading →

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the way to the Father now

John 14:4-7 Joh 14:4 You also know the way where I am departing for.” Joh 14:5 Thomas said, “Lord, we don’t know where you’re departing for. How can we know the way?” Joh 14:6 Jesus told him, “I am the … Continue reading →

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Permanent digs

John 14:1-3 Joh 14:1 “Don’t let your heart be agitated. Put your trust in God; and put your trust in me. Joh 14:2 In my Father’s house are many rooms to stay; if it were not so, I would have … Continue reading →

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Our solo Savior

John 13:36-38 Joh 13:36 “Lord,” Simon Peter said to him, “where are you departing for?” Jesus answered, “Where I am departing for, you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterwards.” Joh 13:37 Peter said to him, “Lord, why … Continue reading →

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the love pattern

John 13:34-35 Joh 13:34 “I am giving you a new command: Love one another. Just like I have loved you, you should also love one another. Joh 13:35 By this everyone will come to know that you are my disciples, … Continue reading →

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not yet ready

John 13:31-33 Joh 13:31 That is why when he had left, Jesus says, “Now the Son of Man was glorified, and God was glorified in him. Joh 13:32 [If God was glorified in him,] God will also glorify him in … Continue reading →

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Ridiculous reasons

John 13:28-30 Joh 13:28 None of those reclining at the table had come to know why he said this to him. Joh 13:29 Since Judas kept the money-bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for … Continue reading →

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