Category Archives: church

pay attention!

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

pay attention! Jeremiah 18:18-23 (JDV) Jeremiah 18:18 Then they said, “Let’s make plans against Jeremiah, because instruction will never be lost from the priest, or counsel from the wise, or a word from the prophet. Let’s denounce him and pay … Continue reading →

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there we found brothers and sisters

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

there we found brothers and sisters Acts 28:11-16 (JDV) Acts 28:11 After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered at the island, with the Twin Gods as its figurehead. Acts 28:12 Landing at Syracuse, we … Continue reading →

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team B

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

team B Acts 20:1-6 (JDV) Acts 20:1 After the uproar stopped, Paul sent for the disciples, encouraged them, and after saying farewell, departed to go to Macedonia. Acts 20:2 And when he had passed through those areas and offered them … Continue reading →

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change from the norm

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

change from the norm Acts 18:1-17 (JDV) Acts 18:1 After these things happened, he left Athens and went to Corinth, Acts 18:2 and he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with … Continue reading →

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distinction debate

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

distinction debate Acts 15:1-21 (JDV) Acts 15:1 Some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers: “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be rescued.” Acts 15:2 After Paul and Barnabas … Continue reading →

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establishing

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

establishing Acts 14:21-28 (JDV) Acts 14:21 After they had preached the gospel in that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch, Acts 14:22 strengthening the throats of the disciples by encouraging them to … Continue reading →

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off the fence

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

off the fence Acts 8:1-3 (JDV) Acts 8:1 Saul agreed with taking him out. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the congregation in Jerusalem, and all except the missionaries were scattered throughout the land of Judea and … Continue reading →

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community, not communism

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

community, not communism Acts 4:32-37 (JDV) Acts 4:32 Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and throat, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in … Continue reading →

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every day

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

every day Acts 2:42-47 (JDV) Acts 2:42 They stayed busily engaged in the missionaries’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts 2:43 Every throat was filled with fear, and many marvels and signs were … Continue reading →

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filling the void

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

filling the void Acts 1:12-26 (JDV) Acts 1:12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem – a Sabbath day’s trip away. Acts 1:13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where … Continue reading →

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