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.

the gift of the Jews

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240112 the gift of the Jews Psalm 147:12-20 (JDV) Psalm 147:12 Exalt Yahveh, Jerusalem; praise your God, Zion!Psalm 147:13 You see, he strengthens the bars of your city gates and blesses your children within you.Psalm 147:14 He endows your territory … Continue reading →

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It only makes sense

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240111 It only makes sense Psalm 147:1-11 (JDV) Psalm 147:1 Praise Yah! How good it is to sing to our God, because praise is nice and fitting.Psalm 147:2 Yahveh rebuilds Jerusalem; he gathers Israel’s exiled people.Psalm 147:3 He heals the … Continue reading →

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the logic of trusting God

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240110 the logic of trusting God Psalm 146:1-10 (JDV) Psalm 146:1 Praise Yah! My soul, praise Yahveh.Psalm 146:2 I will praise Yahveh all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live.Psalm 146:3 Do not trust … Continue reading →

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his open hand

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240109 his open hand Psalm 145:13-21 (JDV) Psalm 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your rule is for all generations. Yahveh is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his actions.Psalm 145:14 Yahveh helps all who fall; … Continue reading →

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good to us all

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240108 good to us all Psalm 145:8-12 (JDV) Psalm 145:8 Yahveh is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and great in covenant faithfulness.Psalm 145:9 Yahveh is good to everyone; his compassion rests on all he has made.Psalm 145:10 All you … Continue reading →

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the legacy we leave

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240107 the legacy we leave Psalm 145:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 145:1 [A praise song of David.] I exalt you, my God the King, and bless your name forever and beyond.Psalm 145:2 I will bless you every day; I will praise your … Continue reading →

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divine shield

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240106 divine shield Psalm 144:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 144:1 [Of David.] Blessed be Yahveh, my rock who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for war.Psalm 144:2 He is my covenant faithfulness and my fortress, my stronghold, and my deliverer. … Continue reading →

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no resources left

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240105 no resources left Psalm 143:1-12 (JDV) Psalm 143:1 [A Psalm of David.] Yahveh, hear my prayer. By your faithfulness listen to my plea, and by your righteousness answer me.Psalm 143:2 Do not bring your servant into condemnation, because no … Continue reading →

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when they are too strong

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240104 when they are too strong Psalm 142:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 142:1 [An insightful song of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer.] I cry aloud to Yahveh; I plead aloud to Yahveh for mercy.Psalm 142:2 I pour out … Continue reading →

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the lure of authority

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240103 the lure of authority Psalm 141:1-10 (JDV) Psalm 141:1 [A Psalm of David.] Yahveh, I call on you; hurry to help me. Listen to my voice when I call on you.Psalm 141:2 May my prayer endure before you as … Continue reading →

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