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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 19, 2012
“Micah thus sums up quite comprehensively in these three phrases the cardinal teachings of the Hebrew religion. The simplification of religion has always been the prophet’s vocation (what a wise observation – PDH). David reduced, as the the Talmud suggests, the 613 requirements of the Pentateuch to eleven (Ps.15); while Micah summed them all up here in three. Jesus, […]
PHall | October 19, 2012
“…Micah, the prophet of the poor, foresaw a poor man’s Messiah.” (George L. Robinson, “The 12 Minor Prophets,” p.100)
PHall | October 19, 2012
“Isaiah had foretold his virgin birth (7:14); Micah predicts his village birth.” (George L. Robinson, “The 12 Minor Prophets,” p.98)
PHall | October 9, 2012
There is absolutely no linguistic authorization for translating v.22 to refer to a miscarriage. Remember, there is a difference between an interpretation and a translation. The noun in the NASB referring to the miscarriage and in the KJV translated as fruit is yeled. It is a common word for child or offspring and means, “something born.” It […]
PHall | October 4, 2012
“There is a time to listen to others, and a time to listen to yourself.” Not quite from Ecclesiastes, but I think the Ecclesiastical Koholeth would approve. Driving down the road I saw a black motorcycle with a brown seat…not a common combination. It looked awesome! Years ago I had a chance to buy a […]
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 […]
PHall | October 1, 2012
“He makes me lie down in green pastures (23:2).” Phillip Keller comments that it is almost impossible to make sheep lie down until four requirements are met: [1] free from fear, [2] free from tension with other sheep (often caused from bossy – “butting order”), [3] free from aggravation from flies or parasites, and [4] […]
PHall | October 1, 2012
Among believers this Psalm is most often used in funerals, which is a tragic loss. While capable of consoling at a time of personal loss, this Hebrew poem is not about death – it is about life; about one who lives and thrives through relationships, peace, gratitude, contentment, confidence, and security. The relationship is between […]
PHall | September 29, 2012
The Lord is my Shepherd. That’s Relationship! I shall not want. That’s Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. That’s Rest! He leadeth me beside the still waters. That’s Refreshment! He restoreth my soul. That’s Healing! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness. That’s Guidance! For His name sake. That’s Purpose! […]