Category Archives: ministry

new purpose — same power

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

new purpose — same power Acts 20:7-12 (JDV) Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week, we assembled to break bread. Paul made a speech for them, and since he was about to depart the next day, he kept … Continue reading →

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public demonstration of the victory

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

public demonstration of the victory Acts 19:8-22 (JDV) Acts 19:8 Paul entered the synagogue and spoke openly over a period of three months, making speeches and persuading them about the kingdom of God. Acts 19:9 But when some became hardened … Continue reading →

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graduation in Ephesus

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

graduation in Ephesus Acts 19:1-7 (JDV) Acts 19:1 It so happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples Acts 19:2 and asked them, “Did you take the … Continue reading →

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adjustable Apollos

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

adjustable Apollos Acts 18:24-28 (JDV) Acts 18:24 Now a Jew named Apollos, a native Alexandrian, a rhetorically skilled man who was competent in the use of the Scriptures, arrived in Ephesus. Acts 18:25 He had been instructed in the way … Continue reading →

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following God into the darkness

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

following God into the darkness Acts 18:18-23 (JDV) Acts 18:18 After staying for some time, Paul said farewell to the brothers and sisters and sailed away to Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head at Cenchreae because … Continue reading →

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missionary work

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

missionary work Acts 11:19-30 (JDV) Acts 11:19 Now those who had been scattered as a result of the trouble that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one … Continue reading →

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gospel gifts

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

gospel gifts Acts 8:26-40 (JDV) Acts 8:26 But an agent from the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is an unpopulated road.) Acts 8:27 So he … Continue reading →

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the dedicated dozen

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

the dedicated dozen Acts 5:12-16 (JDV) Acts 5:12 Many signs and marvels were being done among the people through the hands of the missionaries. They were all with the same passion in Solomon’s Colonnade. Acts 5:13 No one else had … 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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king for a day

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

king for a day Deuteronomy 33:4-7 (JDV) Deuteronomy 33:4 Moses commanded us an instruction, a possession for the assembly of Jacob. Deuteronomy 33:5 So he became King in Jeshurun when the leaders of the people gathered with the tribes of … Continue reading →

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