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PHall | June 27, 2026
Are We A Bitter Volunteer? Just because someone agrees to do something with a smile on their face, does not mean all is well. In 2 Samuel 9, David remembers a promise he made to Jonathan to take care of his family. Since he loved Jonathan and now had the opportunity and means, he searches […]
PHall | June 25, 2026
David’s Sin and the 10 Commandments When David sinned with Bathsheba, how many sins from the 10 Commandments did he commit? 1. Number 6 – Do not murder. Vicariously, he murdered Uriah and many others unnamed (2 Samuel 2:15). 2. Number 7 – Do not commit adultery. While David’s sexual sin was most likely worse […]
PHall | June 25, 2026
There are many troubling scenes in the Bible, one of which is God – causing, permitting – David’s son to die (2 Samuel 12:14). This is the child he had with Bathsheba when she was still Uriah’s wife. Why die? This is where I will employ my oft used mantra, “I don’t know. I’m not […]
PHall | April 19, 2022
There are many wonderful quotes about kindness and “human kindness” that invite imitation. Is human kindness sufficient? I would invite you to understand how inferior “human kindness” is. I invite you to stop limiting yourself to practicing human kindness. Go higher. Instead, listen to David’s way: 2 Samuel 9:3 – Then the king […]
PHall | April 29, 2020
PHall | March 9, 2020
Contrary to what the Bible says, I am asking us all to not “be strong and courageous”. We sing “be strong and courageous”: and we see Joshua commanding and encouraging “be strong and courageous”. So why am I asking us all to not “be and do”?It is because Absalom told his friends, in his seeking […]
PHall | February 29, 2020
Not only are spiritual lessons learned from the Bible, practical lessons are taught as well. Probably none more easily learned than the following:1. Be Available2. Be Assertive3. Be Approachable4. Be ApprovingThere are even more that don’t begin with “A”! Who is our successful example? Absalom when he stole the hearts of Israel (2 Samuel 15). […]
PHall | February 21, 2020
These two narratives are not normally linked by me and they should be because:1. They are back to back.2. They are connected linguistically.3. The difference is what’s important.After “inquiring” of the Lord, something David did frequently, there is victory:“So David marched against Baal Perazim and defeated them there. Then he said, “The LORD has burst […]
PHall | February 19, 2020
If you have to explain a joke, it no longer is funny. Likewise, when you have to explain “hermeneutics”, it no longer is simple. For example, is the following text difficult to understand:• “Some time later, David inquired of the LORD: “Should I go to one of the towns of Judah?” The LORD answered him, […]
PHall | February 9, 2018
This short article on intentions intends to make us aware that right actions and right intentions are both required to please God. 1. Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10). One of the few narratives in the priestly book of rituals is Aaron’s sons offering “strange” or unauthorized fire. Why they did this is seemingly connected to […]