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.

when running away is wrong

Isaiah 30:15-18 15 Because the Lord Yahveh, the holy one of Israel, said this: “By returning and resting you will be delivered; your strength will be shown by quietness and by trust.” But you were not willing, 16 and you … Continue reading →

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smashed

Isaiah 30:12-14 12 For this reason, the holy one of Israel says this: “Because you sit there rejecting this word and you trust in oppression and wrongdoing and you rely on it, 13 for this reason, injustice will come for … Continue reading →

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speak comfortable things

Isaiah 30:6-11 6 A parable using the animals of the Negev: From a land of trouble and distress, lioness and lion come, from them snake and flying serpent; they carry their possessions on the male donkeys’ shoulder and their treasures … Continue reading →

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listening to the relics

Isaiah 30:1-5 1 “Oh rebellious children!” (a declaration of Yahveh), “making a plan, but not from me, and pouring out a libation, but not to my Spirit, for the sake of adding sin to sin… 2 going to go down … Continue reading →

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Jacob rolling over in his grave

Isaiah 29:20-24 20 Because there will be no more tyrant, and the unbelieving critic will come to an end. And all those lying in wait for evil will be cut off; 21 those who mislead a person into sin with … Continue reading →

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thinking backwards

Isaiah 29:15-19 15 Oy! Those who make a secret plan, to hide from Yahveh, and what they do is in a dark place. And they say, “Who sees us? And who knows us?” 16 You have it backwards! As if … Continue reading →

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theological illiteracy

Isaiah 28:10-14 10 Because Yahveh has poured out upon you a spirit of deep sleep, and he has shut your eyes (the prophets) and he has covered your heads(the seers). 11 And this whole vision has become for you like … Continue reading →

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judgment from the other side

Isaiah 29:6-10 6 You will be punished by Yahveh of armies with thunder and earthquake and great sound, storm wind and hurricane and a flame of a devouring fire. 7 And the accumulation of all the nations who fight against … Continue reading →

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a ghost’s whisper

Isaiah 29:1-5 1 Oy! Ariel, Ariel, city where David encamped! Keep on, year after year, let your festivals recur. 2 But I will keep inflicting Ariel, and there will be mourning and lamentation, and I will consider it like a … Continue reading →

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the right way

Isaiah 28:23-29 23 Pay attention, and listen to my voice! Listen alertly, and hear my word! 24 Does the plowman plow all day at planting time – while the land is open to sow seed, does he still harrow his … Continue reading →

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