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.

a birth announcement

Luke 2:10-11 Luk 2:10 And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, because notice, I am bringing good news to you of tremendous joy — intended for all the people: Luk 2:11 because today in the city of … Continue reading →

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the one coming

Luke 3:15-17 Luk 3:15 And all the while, the people were watching expectantly and they all were debating in their hearts about John, whether he might possibly be the Christ, Luk 3:16 John answered them all, and this is what … Continue reading →

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proving our repentance

Luke 3:10-14 Luk 3:10 And the crowds were responding to him, and this is what they said, “What then should we do?” Luk 3:11 And he responded to them, and this is what he said, “The one who has two … Continue reading →

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no inclusion without proof

Luke 3:7-9 Luk 3:7 For this reason, he was saying to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “Offspring of vipers! Who warned you to escape from the coming wrath? Luk 3:8 Therefore produce evidence of your … Continue reading →

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the replaced gospel

Luke 3:1-6 Luk 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of the emperor Tiberius, Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Iturea and … Continue reading →

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when our commitments clash

Luke 2:48-52 Luk 2:48 And when they saw him, they were stunned and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you done this to us? Look, your father and I have been searching for you anxiously!” Luk 2:49 But … Continue reading →

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finding Jesus among the teachers

Luke 2:42-47 Luk 2:42 And when he was twelve years of age, they went up according to the custom of the feast. Luk 2:43 And after the days were completed, while they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in … Continue reading →

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whole health

Luke 2:39-41 Luk 2:39 And when they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Luk 2:40 And the child continued growing and becoming strong, filled with wisdom, … Continue reading →

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Anna’s day

Luke 2:36-38 Luk 2:36 And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced with many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, Luk 2:37 and herself eighty-four … Continue reading →

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a sign being argued against

Luke 2:33-35 Luk 2:33 And his father and mother were stunned at what was said about him. Luk 2:34 And Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Behold, this one laid here will cause either the fall or … Continue reading →

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