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PHall | November 11, 2012
Matthew 22:37-40 (HCSB) (37) He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. (38) This is the greatest and most important command. (39) The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. (40) All the Law and the Prophets depend on […]
PHall | November 10, 2012
One study method that is helpful is to list both strengths and weaknesses of your position. Here are the weaknesses of mine: 1) most resources disagree with me; 2) it easily can be understood as eating a common meal. Those two have to make me pause and I try to be honest with myself and […]
PHall | November 8, 2012
“The Parable of the Bad Back” – Having to preach with a cane and in pain (again), I began, “A weak Christian is like a bad back. When you’re having trouble and in pain, you make many promises. At first you do the necessary things to keep yourself well and strong. Plus you are extra […]
PHall | November 7, 2012
This thought came to me when teaching the book of Micah. The prophet of God weaves past historical events of the Israelites into their present history showing that God is still active. Within the narrative, Micah points to the future such as in 5.2 and I believe all of Micah 7. His name means, “Who […]
PHall | October 29, 2012
PHall | October 25, 2012
Satan disguises himself as an angel of light for sinister purposes (2 Cor 11.14) and although Halloween is not specifically addressed in scripture I question the wisdom of the children of light disguising themselves as works of darkness, as witches, warlocks, and even Satan himself even for frivolous purposes.
PHall | October 20, 2012
Micah means, “Who is like Yahweh?” The answer is “no one,” and that includes a surprise “Someone” “Who is like Yahweh” because He is Yahweh in the flesh. Jesus is “God with us” (Mt.1:23). Finding Jesus in Micah is easy because Matthew points the way: Matthew 2:6 (HCSB) And you, Bethlehem, in the land of […]
PHall | October 9, 2012
Focusing on God’s attributes should not lead to a theoretical, impractical, ivory tower, sitting in the balcony Christianity. As seen in Paul (i.e., Romans, Colossians), theology precedes practical living as the foundation precedes the walls and roof. Today’s Christians want “how to” sermons and books with step by step instructions. “Give me books on finances, […]
PHall | October 8, 2012
Did you ever wonder why the Sermon on the Mount begins with these Beatitudes? Jesus could have said, “Blessed are those who are dead in sin, for they will be forgiven.” “Blessed are those who have no hope, for they will be given life.” “Blessed are those who have been defeated and beaten down, for […]
PHall | October 3, 2012
The tongue speaking in Acts 2: (1) Gains attention (2:5-7); (2) Amazes people (2:7); (3) Equates all people (2:6-11; 2:17-8); (4) Brings glory to God (2:11,19); (5) Fulfills prophecy (Acts 2:16); and (6) Leads to salvation (2:21,38). That is the purpose of plain, non-miraculous, Bible preaching today: (1) To preach we must gain people’s attention […]