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.

even if he does not rescue us

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230615 even if he does not rescue us Daniel 3:16-18 (JDV) Daniel 3:16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “Nebuchadnezzar, we don’t need to give you an answer to this question.Daniel 3:17 If the God we serve exists, … Continue reading →

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the second question

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230614 the second question Daniel 3:13-15 (JDV) Daniel 3:13 Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king.Daniel 3:14 Nebuchadnezzar asked them, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, … Continue reading →

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the big seats

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230613 the big seats Daniel 3:8-12 (JDV) Daniel 3:8 Some Chaldeans took this occasion to step up and maliciously accuse the Jews.Daniel 3:9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “May the king live permanently.Daniel 3:10 You as king have issued a … Continue reading →

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idolatry happens

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230612 idolatry happens Daniel 3:1-7 (JDV) Daniel 3:1 King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue, ninety feet high and nine feet wide. He set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon.Daniel 3:2 King Nebuchadnezzar sent a … Continue reading →

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the right friends

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230611 the right friends Daniel 2:46-49 (JDV) Daniel 2:46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell face-down, worshiped Daniel, and gave orders to present an offering and incense to him.Daniel 2:47 The king said to Daniel, “Your God is indeed God of gods, … Continue reading →

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greatness in perspective

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230610 greatness in perspective Daniel 2:36-45 (JDV) Daniel 2:36 “This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation.Daniel 2:37 You king, are a king of kings. The God of the sky has given you sovereignty, power, strength, … Continue reading →

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a scary statue

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230609 a scary statue Daniel 2:31-35 (JDV) Daniel 2:31 “You, King, perceived a colossal statue. That statue, tall and dazzling, was standing in front of you, and its appearance was scary.Daniel 2:32 The head of the statue was pure gold, … Continue reading →

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God is able

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230608 God is able Daniel 2:25-30 (JDV) Daniel 2:25 Then Arioch quickly brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the Judean exiles who can let the king know the interpretation.”Daniel 2:26 The … Continue reading →

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what destruction means

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230607 what destruction means Daniel 2:24 (JDV) Daniel 2:24 Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had assigned to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He came and said to him, “Don’t destroy the wise men of Babylon! Bring … Continue reading →

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what is in the darkness

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230606 what is in the darkness Daniel 2:17-23 (JDV) Daniel 2:17 Then Daniel went to his house and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the matter,Daniel 2:18 urging them to ask the God of the sky for compassion … Continue reading →

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