Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

a committed spirit

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240715 a committed spirit Job 37:1-24 (JDV) Job 37:1 Also, my heart pounds at this and leaps from my chest.Job 37:2 Just listen to his thunderous voice and the rumbling that comes from his mouth.Job 37:3 He lets it loose … Continue reading →

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theological myopia

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240714 theological myopia Job 36:1-33 (JDV) Job 36:1 Then Elihu continued and said:Job 36:2 Be patient with me a little longer, and I will inform you, for there is still more to be said on God’s behalf.Job 36:3 I will … Continue reading →

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accused of trusting

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240713 accused of trusting Job 35:1-16 (JDV) Job 35:1 Then Elihu continued and said:Job 35:2 Do you think it is fair when you say, “I am righteous before God”?Job 35:3 Because you ask, “What does it profit you, and what … Continue reading →

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wrong assumption

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240712 wrong assumption Job 34:1-37 (JDV) Job 34:1 Then Elihu continued and said:Job 34:2 Hear my words, wise ones, and listen to me, knowing ones.Job 34:3 Doesn’t the ear test words as the palate tastes food?Job 34:4 Let us judge … Continue reading →

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not the voice of God

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240711 not the voice of God Job 33:1-33 (JDV) Job 33:1 But now, Job, pay attention to my speech, and listen to all my words.Job 33:2 I am going to open my mouth; my tongue will form words on my … Continue reading →

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wisdom to shut up

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240710 wisdom to shut up Job 32:1-22 (JDV) Job 32:1 So these three men quit answering Job because he was righteous in his own eyes.Job 32:2 Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite from the family of Ram became angry. … Continue reading →

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implied charges

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240709 implied charges Job 31:1-40 (JDV) Job 31:1 I have cut a covenant with my eyes. How then could I investigate a young woman?Job 31:2 For what portion would I have from God above, or what inheritance from the Almighty … Continue reading →

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he listens

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240708 he listens Job 30:1-31 (JDV) Job 30:1 But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have rejected as tenders of my sheep dogs.Job 30:2 What use to me was the strength of their … Continue reading →

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good ole days

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240707 good ole days Job 29:1-25 (JDV) Job 29:1 Job added to his discourse, and said:Job 29:2 If only I could be as in months before, in the days when God watched over me,Job 29:3 when his lamp shone above … Continue reading →

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wisdom mine

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240706 wisdom mine Job 28:1-28 (JDV) Job 28:1 Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.Job 28:2 Iron is taken from the ground, and copper is smelted from ore.Job 28:3 He puts an end … Continue reading →

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