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PHall | November 1, 2023
3 Questions when Evangelizing In doing street evangelism, here are three foundational questions that can set the proper direction: 1. If God loves everyone, doesn’t that mean God loves you? 2. If Jesus died for everyone’s sins, who decides what is sin, God or you? 3. If you discover you are sinning according to God, […]
PHall | November 1, 2023
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This earth had a special “territory” called Eden; and within Eden was a dedicated spot for a garden. God was building His temple-palace as the King of all kings to come. The story is well-known about how mankind lost paradise. The stories could be multiplied […]
PHall | November 1, 2023
What is the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:38? 1. The key is noticing how Peter quotes Joel 2 in Acts 2, ending with a partial quote of Joel 2:32 in Acts 2:21. 2. Then Peter preaches on their responsibility in killing the Christ and God resurrecting Jesus. 3. And finishing with an […]
PHall | October 13, 2023
When God prepared Moses to go to His people, Moses doubted, repeatedly. One sign God gave for proof is Moses to sticking his hand inside his cloak, and when he takes it out, the hand is as white as snow. This illustrates Moses’s cold, unbelieving heart. No it doesn’t. The hand was white because of […]
PHall | October 13, 2023
Abbott and Costello and Moses The funniest and most famous comedy routine ever is arguably Abbott and Costello’s Who’s On First. In the form of that routine, what if we imagine a conversation between Moses and Israel when God rained manna from heaven. • ISRAEL – What is it? • MOSES – Correct. • ISRAEL […]
PHall | October 13, 2023
A “Sound” Church A transformation begins. The assignment is, “Read Acts and make a list of the marks of a sound church.” Busily, the group starts answering this one, detailed, question. When class resumes, the teacher asks for their answers. The majority within the church have been “raised in the pew” and expectedly give answers […]
PHall | October 13, 2023
The Festivals of Jesus’s Kingdom Moses wrote Yahweh’s words to the Kingdom of Israel to honor the three feasts of God. In doing this, these three annual festivals foreshadow the three time periods of Jesus and His Kingdom (Exodus 23:14-17) 1. The Festival of Unleavened Bread which included Passover at the beginning – This is […]
PHall | October 13, 2023
The Waters of Moses Three times in Egypt, water and Moses are connected. These narratives are preparing for another and greater Man of God who also will be connected to water in teaching and action. 1. NILE – The Nile’s water is used to preserve life along with the basket (same Hebrew word as Noah’s […]
PHall | October 13, 2023
Congregational Motivations for NOT Evangelizing I’ve seen or heard all six. Which stage or level of evangelism is evident within your congregation? It probably is not verbalized, as much as it is witnessed: Reason 1 – FEARFUL – The fear can be of “contamination” from sinful lives, strange ideas, or just strangers. Visitors are viewed […]
PHall | October 13, 2023
“You church of Christ people think you’re the only ones going to heaven”? Ever hear someone say, “You Church of Christ people think you’re the only ones going to heaven”? Some say this in jest, while others in accusation. Before answering, know their intentions. Here are three different approaches: 1. “I believe the same thing […]