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.

those who passed by

WHO’S MINISTERING AMONG THE DECEIVED? Mark 15:26-30 26 And the epigraph giving the reason for his crucifixion read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And along with him they crucified two robbers, one at his right and one at his … Continue reading →

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unforgettable visit

WHAT WOULD IT TAKE? Mark 15:21-25 21 And they forced a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. 22 And they brought him to the place … Continue reading →

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purple cloak

WE ARE BULLIES Mark 15:16-20 16 And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (in other words, the Praetorium), and they called together the whole cohort. 17 And they dressed him in a purple cloak, and weaving together a … Continue reading →

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the man you call king

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU, REALLY? Mark 15:12-15 12 And Pilate again answered, saying to them, “Then what should I do with the man you call the King of the Jews?” 13 And they yelled out again, “Crucify him.” 14 … Continue reading →

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Barabbas instead

WHO ARE YOU TRUSTING TO SAVE YOU? Mark 15:6-11 6 Now at the feast he usually released for them one prisoner for whom they asked. 7 And there was a man called Barabbas among the rebels in prison, who had … Continue reading →

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surprised by silence

WHAT IF I PRAY AND THERE IS NO ANSWER? Mark 15:1-5 1 And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests consulted with the elders and scribes and the whole Sanhedrin. And they bound Jesus and led him away … Continue reading →

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courtyard

DO YOU HEAR THE ROOSTER? Mark 14:65-72 65 And some began to spit on him and to blindfold him and to beat him, saying to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received him with blows. 66 And while Peter was below … Continue reading →

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I am

IF HE DOES NOT RETURN, HE IS NOT THE “I AM” Mark 14:61-64   61 But he remained silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 And … Continue reading →

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no answer

THE ANSWER IS THE CROSS Mark 14:57-60 57 Then some men stood up and presented this false witness against him: 58 “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I … Continue reading →

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misdirected unity

UNITY AT ANY COST? Mark 14:53-56 53 And they escorted Jesus to the high priest. And all the high ranking priests and the elders and the scribes came together. 54 And Peter had followed him at a distance, right into … Continue reading →

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