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.

Cowardly attraction or steady faith

John 12:41-43 Joh 12:41 Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke about him. Joh 12:42 At the same time, actually, many did believe in him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they were … Continue reading →

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unable to believe

John 12:38-40 Joh 12:38 So that the word of the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, which said: “Lord, who has believed what we heard? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”1 Joh 12:39 This is why … Continue reading →

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Burning daylight

John 12:35-37 Joh 12:35 Jesus said to them, “The light is with you until only a brief time. Walk while you have the light so that darkness doesn’t catch up with you. The one walking in darkness doesn’t know where … Continue reading →

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escape plan

John 12:31-34 Joh 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world. Now the ruler of this world will be expelled. Joh 12:32 And me, when I am lifted up from the ground I will draw all people to myself.” Joh … Continue reading →

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Why the voice came

John 12:27-30 Joh 12:27 “Now my soul has been agitated. And what should I say– Father, save me from this hour? But that is why I came to this hour. Joh 12:28 Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came … Continue reading →

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Soul hating

John 12:23-26 Joh 12:23 Jesus answers them. This is what he says, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Joh 12:24 I honestly tell you, unless a kernel of wheat after falling to the ground … Continue reading →

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When they call you ‘Lord’

John 12:17-22 Joh 12:17 That was why the crowd (which had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead ones) was testifying. Joh 12:18 This is the reason that the crowd … Continue reading →

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All a blur

John 12:12-16 Joh 12:12 The next day, after hearing that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, the numerous crowd that had come to the festival Joh 12:13 took palm branches and went out to meet him. They kept screaming: “Hosanna! Blessed … Continue reading →

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A display item

John 12:9-11 Joh 12:9 That was why a large crowd of the Jews found out that he is there. They came not only on account of Jesus but also so they could see Lazarus, the one he had raised from … Continue reading →

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two opportunities

John 12:4-8 Joh 12:4 But Judas Iscariot – one of his disciples, (who was about to betray him), said, Joh 12:5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and given to poor people?” Joh 12:6 But he didn’t … Continue reading →

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