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PHall | January 16, 2013
Cain is a failure. Examining Cain’s sins (Gn 4), we see the 1st and 2nd great commands broken (Mt 22.36-40). All of life and every life, from the very beginning to the end of life on earth, are summed up in these two great loves: Loving God by being a faith worshipper (Gn 4.3-5; Heb […]
PHall | January 16, 2013
PHall | January 15, 2013
Genesis 11:30 (HCSB) Sarai was unable to conceive; she did not have a child. Genesis 18:12 (HCSB) So she laughed to herself: “After I have become shriveled up and my lord is old, will I have delight?”
PHall | January 15, 2013
PHall | January 15, 2013
Bibles are like Bathroom scales: 1) Both are unbiased; 2) Both tell the truth; 3) Both can be altered to read differently; 4) Both are neglected when needed most; 5) Both must be read individually; 6) Both can make grown people cry; 7) Both are usually left at home; 8) Both are recommended by physicians; […]
PHall | January 15, 2013
Are we holding ourselves hostage? A hostage is someone held captive only to be released if certain demands are met. Our demands are our prayers. If met and answered, then we will release ourselves to the authorities, God (Gn 28). “Jacob’s Ladder” is one of the most amazing, unique and enigmatic scenes in the Bible. […]
PHall | January 14, 2013
Normally, people want peace. Normal people want peace. “If possible, be at peace with everyone” (Rom 12.18). “If possible” are comforting words. How we obtain peace determines future peace, including rejoining peace breakers. Both false and true solutions are sought, and a few endure turning the other meek cheek. In Genesis 26, Isaac shows meekness […]
PHall | January 14, 2013
PHall | January 14, 2013
PHall | January 13, 2013
Luke 1:3-4 (HCSB) 3 It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed. John 17:7-8 (HCSB) 7 Now they know that all […]