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.

what Herod was thinking

Mark 6:21-28 21 But a day of opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and high ranking officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she … Continue reading →

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inner conflict

Mark 6:14-20 14 King Herod heard about this, because Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised up from the dead ones; and for this reason these energies[1] are at work in him.” 15 … Continue reading →

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travelling light

Mark 6:7-13 7 He summoned the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them the right to deal with unclean spirits. 8 He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no … Continue reading →

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faithless fatherland

Mark 6:1-6 He left from there and came to his fatherland,[1] and his disciples followed him. 2 On the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “From where did this … Continue reading →

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miracles and ministry

Mark 5:40 – 43 40 And they ridiculed him. But he threw them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and entered where the child was. 41 He took her by the … Continue reading →

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time to trust Jesus

Mark 5:35-39 35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why still annoy the teacher?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do … Continue reading →

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your suffering is over

Mark 5:29-34 29 Just then her haemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 Instantly aware that power had gone out from him, Jesus turned around in the crowd and said, “Who … Continue reading →

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the right rescuer

  Mark 5:21-28 21 When Jesus had crossed over [in the boat] again to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 22 Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus … Continue reading →

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and Jesus refused

Mark 5:14-20 14 The herdsmen ran off and told this to those in the city and in the country. Then people came to see what it was that had happened. 15 They came to Jesus and saw the former demoniac … Continue reading →

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Legion’s number

Mark 5:6-13 6 Seeing Jesus from far away, he rushed and bowed down before him; 7 then he shrieked with a loud voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the highest God? I beg you — … Continue reading →

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