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.

rescued and destroyed

20250508 rescued and destroyed Jude 1:5-6 Jude 1:5 Now I want to remind you, although you came to know all these things once and for all, that Jesus saved a people out of Egypt and later destroyed those who did … Continue reading →

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fake faith

20250507 fake faith Jude 1:1-4 Jude 1:1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James: To those who are the called, cared about by God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ.Jude 1:2 May mercy, peace, and … Continue reading →

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another cleansing

20250506 another cleansing Nehemiah 13:1-31 Nehemiah 13:1 At that time the book of Moses was read publicly to the people. The command was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God,Nehemiah 13:2 … Continue reading →

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thanksgiving processions

20250505 thanksgiving processions Nehemiah 12:27-47 Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sent for the Levites wherever they lived and brought them to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, … Continue reading →

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a tithe of the people

20250504 a tithe of the people Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 Nehemiah 11:1 Now the leaders of the people stayed in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots for one out of ten to come and live in Jerusalem, the holy … Continue reading →

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one percent

20250503 one percent Nehemiah 10:1-39 Nehemiah 10:1 Those whose seals were on the document were the governor Nehemiah son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,Nehemiah 10:2 Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,Nehemiah 10:3 Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,Nehemiah 10:4 Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,Nehemiah 10:5 Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,Nehemiah 10:6 … Continue reading →

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confessing truth

20250502 confessing truth Nehemiah 9:1-38 Nehemiah 9:1 On the twenty-fourth day of this month, the Israelites assembled; they were fasting, wearing sackcloth, and putting dust on their heads.Nehemiah 9:2 Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners, and they … Continue reading →

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joy of restoration

20250501 joy of restoration Nehemiah 8:1-18 Nehemiah 8:1 all the people gathered together at the square before the Water Gate. They asked the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the Instruction of Moses that Yahveh had given Israel.Nehemiah 8:2 … Continue reading →

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it is the people

20250430 it is the people Nehemiah 7:1-73 Nehemiah 7:1 When the wall had been rebuilt and I had the doors installed, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed.Nehemiah 7:2 Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along … Continue reading →

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faithfulness amid conflict

20250429 faithfulness amid conflict Nehemiah 6:1-19 Nehemiah 6:1 When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and that no gap was left in it– though at that time I … Continue reading →

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