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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 […]
PHall | May 20, 2019
Isaiah is the Bible in Miniature Isaiah:1. Section one is mostly doom (ch.1-35).2. Section two is mostly historical and personal – Hezekiah (36-39).3. Section three is mostly hope (ch.40-66)4. Isaiah has 66 chapters. Bible:1. Section one is the mostly doom (OT).2. Section two is mostly historical and personal – Jesus (4 Gospels).3. Section three is mostly […]
PHall | April 25, 2019
“The Day of Pentecost is the New Exodus” is both a dramatic title and yet, upon further recollection, not an unexpected comparison. This is because both the Exodus and the Day of Pentecost are known as new beginnings. But there is more to the similarities than that. Jewish tradition states the Day of Pentecost in […]
PHall | April 10, 2019
Genesis 7 Marks of Godly Leadership God and Abraham were friends (Isaiah 41:8). Their relationship was based on Abraham having faith, that is, trusting God (Genesis 15:6). What can we learn from their relationship about spiritual leadership in the home and church?Genesis 18:17-331. Transparency – 17) “Then the LORD said, “Should I hide what I […]