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PHall | August 2, 2019
When an apple tree bears apples that are not yet ripe for picking, are they still apples? There is a biblical term for children called “fruit of the womb” sometimes translated as “children” (Genesis 30:2). If unripe apples are still apples, why wouldn’t “unripe” fruit of the womb still be children?
PHall | August 2, 2019
Is this significant or nothing: When reading Genesis 1, I noticed how the word seed was used repeatedly, even when unnecessary. Such an example of the latter is, “I have given you every seed-bearing plant…and every tree whose fruit contains seed” to eat. Why not just say plants and fruit? Would the significance be the […]
PHall | August 2, 2019
Abraham is admired and exalted as a man of faith, and rightfully so (Romans 4). But…I just noticed (or had forgotten) that although Abraham faithfully went to a land not knowing where he was going (Hebrews 11) he did go empty handed! He took “all the possessions” and “all the people they had acquired” (Genesis […]
PHall | August 2, 2019
1. It’s about a father and son.2. The phrase “here I am” is repeated.3. There is a substitution. 4. There is “deception”.5. There is a blessing.6. An animal plays an intricate role.7. There is an intent to kill a family member).8. Following the story, there is another about getting a wife, but not marrying a wife […]
PHall | July 26, 2019
There are days I wish I could spend doing nothing else than seeing the structures, including the chiastic structures, within the Bible. (ASV) A – TIME CREATED: 1) In the beginning B – PHYSICAL DUALITY: God created the heavens and the earth. C – DISORDER: 2) And the earth was waste and void; D – […]
PHall | July 2, 2019
Forgiveness isn’t always good. Stay with me on this. If we forgive someone who has hurt us, who isn’t good to us, and we forgive because we don’t think we deserve better; then “forgiveness” is unhealthy. Such “forgiveness” is not the kind of forgiveness that God gives because He deserves only our best. So, ask […]
PHall | June 27, 2019
God’s preferred, created, family order – shown in Genesis 1-3 – is a process that gives a better opportunity to be spiritually enriched. And because God’s ways are for our good , it helps people out of emotional and economical poverty.That last reason – economic stability – is not a “higher order” or prime moral […]
PHall | June 11, 2019
10) Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels. 10) I found you, a worthy wife who is more precious than jewels; so why do I need to buy you jewelry? 11) The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good. 11) […]
PHall | June 5, 2019
Reading Revelation 22 through Genesis 3, and by “through” I mean “through the lens of ” is…revealing. Genesis 3:• HEAR – God had spoken to Adam (Gen.2), and Eve had heard His words probably through Adam (Genesis 3).• ADD – Eve added to God’s word, “Do not touch” (Genesis 3:3). The serpent added all the trees […]
PHall | June 3, 2019
Genesis 3:15: “I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:15)Notice 3 Gospel Predictions:1. Hatred – “hostility, animosity, or ill will. It is used to signify acrimony, as between the woman and the serpent (Gen […]