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PHall | November 30, 2010
While Gerizim “was right from the Samaritan’s perspective” Jesus says it was not from knowledge. There is more than one contrast being spoken of in this text. There is the contrast between what was and what now is, and a contrast between where the Jews worshiped and where the Samaritans worshiped. Therefore this is not […]
PHall | November 27, 2010
Punsters like to play with words as much as children like to play in puddles. And amazingly so does the Holy Spirit. The Bible is a book not only to be read and applied, but to be enjoyed and be surprised by. After telling Nicodemus he must be born again, Jesus adds, “The wind blows […]
PHall | November 26, 2010
Surprisingly, at least to me, water hudōr/hudatos) is a dominant theme within the gospel of John where it occurs 23 times as compared to Matthew (7); Mark (5); and Luke (5). In fact, the word water (hudōr/hudatos) occurs more in John than any other NT book. Even when the word water is not used, still dominant theme: […]
PHall | November 26, 2010
Man saw the fruit, tasted it, and died, giving us death (Gen.3:6). The Son of Man tasted death, yet lived, giving us life, so we can see (Heb.2:9).
PHall | November 23, 2010
Excerpt – “Why did Nicodemus come at night?”is a different question than, “Why did John record that Nicodemus came at night?” Nicodemus came to Jesus by night (Jn. 3:2; 19:39). That is a fact which John records. Why this ruler came at night has intrigued commentators and common people. Was Nicodemus afraid (Jn. 19:38-39)? Was […]
PHall | November 11, 2010
I love being a parent. No matter how dirty my truck gets, I can always blame it on the kids! But “scapegoating” our kids is not being a good parent…unfortunately! Do you ever think of how your parents raised you when dealing with your own children? I know of a woman who whenever presented with […]
PHall | November 10, 2010
Ironically, his name means “God is gracious.” Irony is found again in the meaning of her name – “beautiful.” Let’s see if you can figure out the real names and why this is ironical. Both had been blessed by God financially. You could say that God had been very gracious to them. In fact, since […]
PHall | November 4, 2010
The proverb, “actions speak louder than words,” is true to an extent. The reality is that such a declarative proverb hopes to have its words become a call for action. Therefore to say that actions speak louder than words, does not include the reality that words can be actions. And then the added truth is […]
PHall | October 27, 2010
Perryism – What do you do when your world is falling apart? Remember that you are not of this world (John 17:14).
PHall | October 25, 2010
Some of you are sitting in the pews, but just barely. It’s possible you are here because you have a drug problem…your parents drug you to church. It’s possible you are here, but not all of you. I’m not saying you are not “all there,” but rather not all of you is, “all here.” Your […]