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PHall | January 26, 2017
One of the gravest errors of the Jewish leaders, is one we commit still today. When Jesus claimed the Jews had ears but couldn’t hear, and eyes but couldn’t see; Jesus was quoting OT realities about OT Jews; and OT prophecies about NT Jews (Isaiah 6:9-10; 43:8). God’s imperfect servant (Isaiah 42:18-20) would not see […]
PHall | January 26, 2017
From a church family – “During bible study today, we came across this verse, Luke 20:32, “Finally, the woman died too.” Shaila immediately announced that she wants that verse on her tombstone.”
PHall | January 26, 2017
Psalms 25:3 (CSB) No one who waits for You will be disgraced; those who act treacherously without cause will be disgraced – If we see two groups of people, we see correctly. However, if we only see that the first group will not be disgraced…then we are missing an important reality that many ignore. Some […]
PHall | January 13, 2017
A written compilation of various Rabbi’s oral traditions is found in the Talmud. The Babylonian Talmud was written down from before the Common Era to 500 years later. I wish I knew the date for the following excerpt because it contrasts with how the Pharisees viewed Jesus as a Messiah, yet matches well the New […]
PHall | January 11, 2017
Reading different versions spurs different thoughts due to the different wording. For example, Psalm 10:4: CSB – In all his scheming, the wicked person arrogantly thinks, “There’s no accountability, since there’s no God.” NASB – The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek [Him.] All his thoughts are, “There is no God.” […]
PHall | January 11, 2017
Pattern Theology The Hebrew writer quotes God commanding Moses to build according to the pattern (Hebrews 8:5). This pattern for Moses copied Heaven in some way to be imitated in the Tabernacle. Admittedly, to me that is incredible, bordering on incredulous for the tangible to take on the intangible. God who is greater than I, […]
PHall | January 11, 2017
If we see the cross as where we should be instead of where others should be, it is impossible to hate them. This is why true Christianity overcomes racial and national differences. If you find yourself not letting go of barriers, you probably dropped your cross to make sure others get on theirs.
PHall | January 11, 2017
Inferences and the Heart Interpreting through inferences is a sticky subject, and some when addressing “necessary inferences” ask “Necessary to who?” This is especially true when when interpreting to find God’s authorization for our activities. Logically speaking an inference can’t be necessary unless it is necessarily implied. When teaching on authority I often use the […]
PHall | January 6, 2017
The main problem we have with everyone is they are not us. They don’t think, feel, act or react like us. They don’t always comes to the same conclusions as us, whether about people, issues, the Bible, and “most importantly” – they don’t come to the same conclusions about ourselves that we do. This includes […]
PHall | January 6, 2017
What makes the fulfilled Messianic prophecies greater than even the power seen in creation? What makes God able to promise a Messiah to save us? In studying Messianic prophecies, it is essential to understand the qualities of God that permit such divine intervention into human affairs. There are at least three types of characteristics which […]