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.

wide enough

devotional post #1,996 Luke 13:28-30 Luk 13:28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves thrown out. Luk 13:29 Then people will … Continue reading →

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knowing all about Jesus

devotional post #1,995 Luke 13:25-27 Luk 13: 25 Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will be standing outside and knocking on the door and begging him, ‘Lord, let us in!’ But he … Continue reading →

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narrow door, or wider hope

devotional post #1,994 Luke 13:22-24 Luk 13: 22 Then Jesus travelled throughout towns and villages, all the while teaching and making his way toward Jerusalem. Luk 13: 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he … Continue reading →

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not a club

devotional post # 1,993 Luke 13:18-21 Luk 13: 18 So Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what should I compare it? Luk 13: 19 It is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed … Continue reading →

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seek freedom every day

devotional post # 1,992 Luke 13:10-17 Luk 13:10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath, Luk 13:11 and a woman was there who had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent … Continue reading →

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left alone time

devotional post # 1,991 Luke 13:6-9 Luk 13: 6 Then Jesus used this illustration: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. Luk 13: 7 So he … Continue reading →

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general warnings

devotional post #1,990 Luke 13:1-5 Luk 13: 1 Now there were some present at that time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Luk 13: 2 He responded to them, “Do you think … Continue reading →

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an age of conflict

devotional post #1,989 Luke 12:57-59 Luk 12:57 “And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? Luk 12:58 As you are going with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, so … Continue reading →

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significant signs

devotional post # 1,988 Luke 12:54-56 Luk 12:54 Jesus also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, ‘A rainstorm is coming,’ and it does. Luk 12:55 And when you see … Continue reading →

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when passion divides

devotional post # 1,987 Luke 12:49-53 Luk 12:49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth– and how I wish it were already kindled! Luk 12:50 I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it … Continue reading →

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