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PHall | August 29, 2018
For Us Preachers: Jeremiah is my favorite prophet. While his being a predestined prophet is different than us preachers, I think we can still make appropriate applications: COMMAND – “Then the LORD said to me: Do not say, “I am only a youth,” for you will go to everyone I send you to and speak […]
PHall | August 29, 2018
While Jesus walked this earth, His Father declared, “This is My Beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased.” Husbands honor their wives by: 1) publically praising them; 2) and showing allegiance as the Father did to His Son. Ever hear a husband talk down to or about his wife in public? Ever see him flirt […]
PHall | August 28, 2018
Seven is a meaningful number in Judaism (gematria). It means “creation” – think of God resting on the 7th day which Jews still do today. We are given the challenge to maintain or preserve unity (4:3). Let’s notice the 7 personal traits needed to keep the unity based on 7 unifying truths or realities (Ephesians […]
PHall | August 28, 2018
I get easily distracted. Especially while observing the Lord’s supper. Thankfully the admonishment to not take in an unworthy manner (2 Cor.11:27) is deeper in meaning than ADD. What distracts me? The bread getting caught in the crannies of my teeth. The fruit of the vine tasting bitter; or even like its starting to turn. […]
PHall | August 28, 2018
Hills and mountains do not have only one side. While that is obvious, good-hearted believers tend to forget the obvious when warning about “slippery slopes.” In the arena of spiritual matters, a slippery slope argument is the fear an action will lead to a chain reaction resulting in an undesirable and unscriptural end or ends. […]
PHall | August 24, 2018
Oscar Wilde, who popularly led one of the most hedonistic lifestyles, while on his deathbed, asked his male lover, “Did you ever love any of those boys for their own sake?” The answer for both was the same – no. Regret at how his own pursuit of pleasure left him empty, Mr. Wilde – appropriately […]
PHall | August 24, 2018
What Happened When God Made “Man”? (Genesis 1-2): 1. Something was created Spiritually – Made in God’s image. 2. Something was created Physically – Male and Female. 3. Something was created Socially – Marriage between man and woman, each with distinct roles. Each of these is under attack: 1. Darwinian evolution claims there is no […]
PHall | August 23, 2018
Took my first sip of coffee this morning. Continue reading because this is not about coffee (or did that lose you right there!). It was good. Then I took a bite of breakfast – white chocolate candy with strawberry pieces. Then I took another sip of coffee. Something was wrong. It didn’t taste as good. […]
PHall | August 22, 2018
Don’t think preachers who go deep into the word as being ivory-tower and out of touch with the common Christian; and then marvel at the depth of the gospel of John compared to Mark, and Isaiah over Jeremiah, and Paul versus James. Don’t think preachers should just make a list telling others how we ought […]
PHall | August 22, 2018
Jesus’ ancestry was defiled by sinners guilty of incest, prostitution, adultery (or possibly rape), and even the “sin” of being a different race (Matthew 1). To make matters worse, his birth was witnessed by ceremonially unclean shepherds (Luke 2). Jesus’ life was spent being surrounded by outcasts such as tax collectors, prostitutes (Luke 15), and […]