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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! […]
PHall | September 29, 2012
Psalm 23 is a song, a poem, of David. Jewish tradition states he writes it when he is being hunted. One time frame is when Saul hunts David, making David hunted by his own king, by someone who formerly had his trust, and the father of his best friend. Another is that David composed it […]
PHall | September 28, 2012
The Lord was His Shepherd, the world did not want. He made the Lamb to lie down nailed to a cross; He led Him through the stormy waters. By resurrection He restored His soul, because He walked in the paths of righteousness for my name’s sake. Though the Lamb of God walked through the valley […]
PHall | April 26, 2012
The exact opposite is true. Sometimes an argument is put forth to prove a certain point, but the truth is the opposite of what is being argued. As an illustration, in 1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul asserts that “Christ did not send me to baptized, but to preach the gospel.” Some dispute the necessity of baptism […]
PHall | April 2, 2012
Psalm 49:8 is said in reference to our physical life, but what an application to our spiritual life – “since the price of redeeming him is too costly, one should forever stop trying” (Psa.49:8). That’s why we need a redeemer! We can’t buy life.
PHall | March 20, 2012
Psalms 10:4 (NASB) The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek Him. All his thoughts are, “There is no God.” Psalms 10:4 (HCSB) In all his scheming, the wicked arrogantly thinks: “There is no accountability, since God does not exist.” Psalms 10:4 (ESV) In the pride of his face the wicked does […]
PHall | March 20, 2012
(NASB) How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! (HCSB) How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners or join a […]
PHall | April 9, 2011
The book of Psalms is to be experienced, even felt, as our emotions overtake our minds, before we take it apart to study. Even taking it apart is a different experience than found in most books, because the book of Psalms is actually five different books (1-41; 42-72; 73-89; 90-106; 107-150), none of which have […]
PHall | January 11, 2011
I love driving. In fact my favorite part of driving is putting on the brakes. It is so thrilling slowing down. Most people enjoy pushing down the gas pedal and accelerating out of a curve, not me. Slowing down going into the curve, now that’s fun. When I see a red light, I get giddy […]