Category Archives: ministry

leading gently

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

leading gently 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers. 1 Thessalonians 2:11 As you know, like a father with his own … Continue reading →

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gentle nurturers

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

gentle nurturers 1 Thessalonians 2:6-7 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:6 and we didn’t seek glory from humans, either from you or from others. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s missionaries, instead we were gentle among … Continue reading →

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tested and affirmed by God

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

tested and affirmed by God 1 Thessalonians 2:3-5 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, just as we have been evaluated by God to be … Continue reading →

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ministry as mission

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

ministry as mission Joshua 21:4-42 (JDV) Joshua 21:4 The lot came out for the Kohathite clans: The Levites who were the descendants of the priest Aaron received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. Joshua … Continue reading →

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our present inheritance

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

our present inheritance Joshua 13:33 (JDV) Joshua 13:33 But Moses did not give a portion to the tribe of Levi. Yahveh, the God of Israel, was their inheritance, just like he had promised them. our present inheritance Did the Levites … Continue reading →

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sweet benefits

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

sweet benefits Joshua 13:14 (JDV) Joshua 13:14 He did not, however, give any inheritance to the tribe of Levi. This was their inheritance, just like he had promised: the offerings made by fire to Yahveh, the God of Israel. sweet … Continue reading →

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parting gifts

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

parting gifts Psalm 68:15-18 (JDV) Psalm 68:15 Mount Bashan is God’s towering mountain; Mount Bashan is a mountain of many peaks. Psalm 68:16 Why gaze with envy, you mountain peaks, at the mountain God desired for his residence? Yahveh will … Continue reading →

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Caesar’s household

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

Caesar’s household Philippians 4:21-23 (JDV) Philippians 4:21 Greet every devotee in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. Philippians 4:22 All the devotees send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. Philippians 4:23 The … Continue reading →

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burning words

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

burning words Jeremiah 20:7-18 (JDV) Jeremiah 20:7 You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived. You seized me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all the time; everyone ridicules me. Jeremiah 20:8 Because whenever I speak, I cry out, I … Continue reading →

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cultural straitjacket

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 21:1-14 (JDV) cultural straitjacket Acts 21:1 After we had withdrawn from them, we set sail straight for Cos, the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. Acts 21:2 Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded … Continue reading →

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