Category Archives: ministry

priests and as Levites as well

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 66:18-21 18 Because I know what they are doing and what they are thinking, I am coming to gather people from all nations and language groups; and they will come and will see my glory, 19 and I will … Continue reading →

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miracle behind the myth

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 16:1-16 1 I am commending to you now our sister Phoebe, who is a deacon of the church in Cenchrea, 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide … Continue reading →

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the mechanics of body ministry

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 12:6-21 6 And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that grace is seen in proportion to what he prophesies in faith. 7 if serving people’s needs, in how he … Continue reading →

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discovering what God wants

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 12:1-5 1 Consequently, I counsel you, brothers, since God has shown his mercy to you in many ways, to present your bodies as a sacrifice–alive, holy, and pleasing to God–which is the logical way for you to worship him. … Continue reading →

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a uniform for ministering

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 39:22-31 22 He also made the robe of the ephod all of blue, woven together, 23 and the collar of the robe in it was like the collar in a garment, with a reinforcement around the opening, so that … Continue reading →

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remembering who you serve

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 39:1-7 1 From the blue and purple and scarlet yarns they made intricately woven garments, for ministering in the Holy Place. They made the holy garments for Aaron, as the LORD had commanded Moses. 2 He made the ephod … Continue reading →

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the ministering women

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 37:25-38:8 25 He made the altar of incense of acacia wood. Its length was a cubit, and its breadth was a cubit. It was square, and two cubits was its height. Its horns were carved of one piece with … Continue reading →

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much more than enough

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 35:30-36:7 30 Then Moses told the people of Israel, “Look, the LORD has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; 31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of … Continue reading →

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responding to elaborate grace

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 35:4-19 4 Moses told all the congregation of the people of Israel, “This reflects what the LORD has commanded. 5 Take from among yourselves a contribution to the LORD. Whoever has an inclined heart, let him bring the LORD’s … Continue reading →

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faith in community

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 31:1-11 1 The LORD told Moses, 2 “Notice, I have called by name Bezalel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill and … Continue reading →

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