Perrydox.com is devoted to the pursuit of truth, whether plain or paradoxical, whether simple or sublime, or simply absurd yet absolute.
PHall | January 14, 2016
A – JESUS ENTERS (1) Now He entered the synagogue again, and a man (anthrōpos) was there who had a paralyzed hand (cheir). B – (2) In order to accuse Him [this phrase last in Greek], they were watching (paratēreō) Him closely to see whether He would heal him on the Sabbath. (3) He told […]
PHall | January 14, 2016
A – (1) When He entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that He was at home (oikos; 2:1,11). (2) So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and He was speaking the message to them. (3) Then they came to Him bringing a paralytic […]
PHall | January 8, 2016
Mark 1:1-45 (HCSB) (1) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. A – (2a) As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Look, I am sending My messenger B- (2b) ahead of You, who will prepare Your way. A’ – (3a) A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: […]
PHall | November 23, 2015
Jesus’ central message was not about how to get to heaven or find happiness; it was about the coming kingdom of God which is God’s rule. Put God first by submitting to His authority, then His holiness will lead you to joy and ultimately heaven. Repent for the kingdom is at hand is living the […]
PHall | October 19, 2015
One reason Biblical research is needed, and scholars and historians are important, is to fill in the blanks. Not blanks of truth, but blanks caused by our being removed 2000 years another culture. Just as 2 millennium ago the common title Super Bowl might mean a big or important round dish; today we need these […]
PHall | March 5, 2015
“He saved others; He cannot save Himself” (Mk.15:31). Said mockingly by Jesus’ enemies, yet speaking a truth they did not perceive. To save others, Jesus could not save Himself.
PHall | September 3, 2014
Remember Jesus saying to render to Caesar the things that are Cesar’s and to God the things that are God’s? The same word, eicon, is used there as here. People have often wondered what all Jesus encompassed by the second phrase, “the things that are God’s.” Could the Jews have missed what Jesus was really […]
PHall | September 2, 2014
The Jews accused Jesus of blasphemy for reportedly saying He would destroy God’s temple; blasphemy since only God had the right to destroy His own temple (Mt.26:61; Mk.14:58). They didn’t understand they were guilty of blasphemy in destroying the body of Jesus, the real temple of God. Both destructions were carried out by Gentiles because […]
PHall | July 25, 2014
When Jesus cleansed the temple, what was He doing? Obviously, He was removing the inward spiritual filth that contradicted the outward appearance of God’s glory (Jer.7). Hypocrisy is such a sin. But notice Jesus does this after riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. That act fulfilled the prophecy of Israel’s coming king (Zech.9:9); an event […]
PHall | March 19, 2014
I’ve witnessed people not understand a lecture laughing, thinking the lecturer a bumbling fool. Other lecturers, when not understanding, they sat in awe thinking they were at the feet of a genius. What was the difference? The preconceived attitude toward the speaker. We all need to be honestly aware that our attitudes sway us more […]