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.

The amazing thing

John 9:24-33 24 That was why they summoned the man who had been blind a second time and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.” 25 That was why that person answered, … Continue reading →

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Why don’t we ask

John 9:17-23 17 That’s why they said to the blind man again, “What do you say about him, since he opened your eyes? ” But he said “He’s a prophet.” 18 The Jews did not believe this about him — … Continue reading →

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Don’t give up on skeptics

John 9:12-16 12 They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I don’t know.” 13 They brought the once blind man to the Pharisees. 14 But it was a Sabbath on the day that Jesus made the mud and … Continue reading →

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I see — I want to see Jesus

John 9:6-12 6 After he said these things he spat on the ground, and made some mud from the saliva, and smeared the mud on his eyes. 7 Then he told him,”leave, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means … Continue reading →

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is it still night?

John 9:1-5 1 And as he was passing by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 and his disciples asked him this: “Rabbi, who sinned, this person or his parents, so that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered … Continue reading →

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gospel lessons in the temple

John 8:48-59 48 The Jews answered and said to him, “Aren’t we saying it right that you’re a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered”I do not have a demon, but I am honoring my Father and you are … Continue reading →

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how to understand the Bible

John 8:43-47 43 “Why don’t you know anything about what I am saying? Because you cannot listen to my message. 44 You are of your father the devil, and you are eager to do what your father wants. He was … Continue reading →

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why I love my grandchildren

John 8:37-42 37 I know you are a seed from Abraham, but you are seeking opportunities to kill me because my message has no place in you. 38 I am speaking about what I have seen in the presence of … Continue reading →

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my submarine

John 8:33-36 33 They answered him, “We are a seed from Abraham, and none have ever been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will become free’?” 34 Jesus answered, “I honestly tell you, every sinner is a slave … Continue reading →

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Psalms 18:8-9 8 Smoke rose from his nose, and consuming fire came from his mouth; coals were set on fire by it. 9 He bent the sky and came down, its total darkness was beneath his feet. Darkness and consuming … Continue reading →

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