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About Jefferson Vann

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

we are commanded to repent

20240606 we are commanded to repent Mark 1:14-15 (JDV). Mark 1:14 But after John was arrested Jesus came back into Galilee, preaching that excellent message from God.Mark 1:15 And saying that “the time is fulfilled,” and “the kingdom from God … Continue reading

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restitution and exaltation

20240605 restitution and exaltation Isaiah 53:10-12 (JDV). Isaiah 53:10 But Yahveh was pleased to crush him; he made him weak. If anyone accepts his life as a guilt offering, he will have a future. He will extend his days, and … Continue reading

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he did not answer

20240604 he did not answer Isaiah 53:7-9 (JDV) Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, but he did not open his mouth; he was brought lamb-like to slaughter, and like a sheep is dumb before its shearers, neither did he … Continue reading

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while people looked on

20240603 while people looked on Isaiah 53:4-6 (JDV). Isaiah 53:4 However, he was the one who lifted up our sicknesses, and he carried our pain, yet we ourselves assumed him stricken, struck down by God and afflicted.Isaiah 53:5 But he … Continue reading

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hard to believe

20240602 hard to believe Isaiah 53:1-3 (JDV) Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of Yahveh been revealed?Isaiah 53:2 Because he grew up like a stalk before him, and like a root from dry … Continue reading

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hard reboot

20240601 hard reboot Hosea 14:9 (JDV) 9 Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the LORD are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious … Continue reading

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the door to the house

20240531 the door to the house Hosea 14:4-8 (JDV) Hosea 14:4 I will heal their apostasy; I will love them freely, for my anger has turned from them.Hosea 14:5 I will be like the dew to Israel; he shall blossom … Continue reading

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four confessions

20240530 four confessions Hosea 14:1-3 (JDV) Hosea 14:1 Return, O Israel, to Yahveh your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.Hosea 14:2 Take with you words and return to Yahveh; say to him, “Take away all iniquity; accept … Continue reading

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Ahithophel’s advice

20240529 Ahithophel’s advice 2 Samuel 16:15-23 (JDV) 2 Samuel 16:15 Absalom and all the Israelites came to Jerusalem and Ahithophel was with him.2 Samuel 16:16 When David’s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live … Continue reading

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responding kindly

20240528 responding kindly 2 Samuel 16:5-14 (JDV) 2 Samuel 16:5 When King David got to Bahurim, a man belonging to the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he … Continue reading

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