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PHall | August 2, 2019
It was customary practice in a Roman crucifixion for the prisoner to be forced to carry his own cross. Jesus carried His own cross until the weight and effects from the scourging made Him stumble. So don’t soften the frightening scene appearing in the minds of the disciples when Jesus said, “Whoever does not bear […]
PHall | April 5, 2019
A friend of mine and brother in Christ believes the “cup” mentioned in the Lord’s supper is the container. First I will present his brief argument, and then present my longer rebuttal: “I hear people say that the text never tells us how many cups they used at the institution of the Lord’s Supper… “Then […]
PHall | April 5, 2019
What story is this? It is a beginning and an end. Emphasis on 3rd day. Appearance of God on 3rd day. Appearance on the morning of the 3rd day. The scene is closely guarded. No touching allowed. The Lord descended. Earth quake Lightening God speaks If you said God’s appearance on Mt. Sinai, you would […]
PHall | December 24, 2018
Luke’s connection to Genesis 1-2 is not in words, but in pictures and symbolism. In the story of Christ’s birth (Luke 1-2) we have: 1. Luke 1:35 – The Holy Spirit overshadows Mary. 2. Luke 2:8 – Darkness because the shepherds are out at night.3. Luke 2:8 – Animals being taken care of because of the shepherds; […]
PHall | December 18, 2018
Many have noticed how Joseph is a type of Jesus. At the very beginning of Joseph’s narrative, we start noticing similarities. One such comparison is found in a chastisement scene of parent to child. Notice the similarities: • Joseph is young – 17.o Jesus is young – 12.• Father rebukes son.o Mother rebukes son.• Father is […]
PHall | December 7, 2018
What was going on in Judas’s mind when he sold Jesus for a measly sum of 30 pieces of silver? Did his greed convince him to chose a small sum of money over Jesus’ life?I’m convinced Judas believed Jesus could have escaped miraculously or through some other method (Luke 4:30). Any one who can walk […]
PHall | December 3, 2018
Normally we think of two of the gospel accounts beginning with genealogies, but three of the four gospel accounts begin with Jesus’ genealogies. Yes, plural. Matthew – Son of Abraham and David. Luke – Son of Adam. Mark – Son of God. Now Mark’s is sneaky, because both Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar were “sons […]
PHall | October 26, 2018
In reading Jeremiah 18 I got reminded of a valuable lesson; especially for a religious or even political discussion. First the text: Jeremiah 18:13-15: “Therefore, this is what the LORD says: Ask among the nations, who has heard things like these? Virgin Israel has done a most horrible thing. Does the snow of Lebanon ever […]
PHall | October 24, 2018
Why? Why is “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” the most important command (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37-38; Mark 12:30-31; Luke 10:27)? Jesus didn’t teach anything revolutionary when stating this. The expert in the law gave this same answer (Luke 10:27). So why? [ ] The fact it follows (and is […]
PHall | October 11, 2018
In Jesus’ parable Luke 15, why did the younger son go hungry? Before answering, what we communicate is not necessarily what others perceive. Our varied experiences filter meaning. Understanding that can help us understand others, and hopefully not assign meaning that is not there. Also, understanding that helps us accept that while everyone has the […]