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.

fair grace

devotional post # 2035 Luke 19:15-19 Luk 19:15 And when he returned after receiving the kingdom, he summoned these slaves to whom he had given the money. He wanted to know how much they had earned by trading. Luk 19:16 … Continue reading →

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investing grace

devotional post # 2034 Luke 19:11-14 Luk 19:11 While they were overhearing to these things, Jesus went on to give an illustration, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because the people thought that the kingdom of God was going … Continue reading →

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reaching those up a tree

devotional post # 2033 Luke 19:7-10 Luk 19:7 But when the people saw it, they all complained, “He has gone in to stay with a man who is a sinner.” Luk 19:8 So Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, … Continue reading →

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seeking spiritual success

devotional post # 2032 Luke 19:1-6 Luk 19:1 And after he entered it, he was passing through Jericho. Luk 19:2 And notice this man called Zacchaeus; he was a prominent tax collector and he was rich. Luk 19:3 He was … Continue reading →

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the witness difference

devotional post # 2031 Luke 18:40-43 Luk 18:40 So Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus asked him, Luk 18:41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He … Continue reading →

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spectacle or Savior

devotional post # 2030 Luke 18:35-39 Luk 18:35 While Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. Luk 18:36 When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on. Luk 18:37 They told … Continue reading →

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confusing times

devotional post # 2029 Luke 18:28-30 Luk 18:28 And Peter said, “Notice, we have left everything we own to follow you!” Luk 18:29 Then Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left … Continue reading →

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fair trade

devotional post # 2028 Luke 18:28-30 Luk 18:28 And Peter said, “Notice, we have left everything we own to follow you!” Luk 18:29 Then Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left … Continue reading →

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surrendering self-dependence

devotional post # 2027 Luke 18:24-27 Luk 18:24 After Jesus noticed this, he said, “It is so hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Luk 18:25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through … Continue reading →

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the sin of self-confidence

devotional post # 2026 Luke 18:18-23 Luk 18:18 Now a certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Luk 18:19 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good … Continue reading →

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