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PHall | July 23, 2011
Brethren. Do we comprehend and appreciate the historical depth and spiritual ramifications of this word? Paul used this term over one hundred times in his writings (i.e., Col.1:2). A word that often chosen must be significant. And remember, ultimately, God through His Holy Spirit, is behind every word written by inspiration. The Jews used the […]
PHall | July 23, 2011
Paul claiming that he is, “an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will” is not simply a throw-away line in introducing himself to the Colossians who he has never met (1.4). Neither is it simply a title of superior rank. There is no rising in ranks in Christianity, just becoming what we are not by […]
PHall | July 19, 2011
A new study suggests that reading the Bible more often leads to a more active view on “social justice.” I agree, Christians should be concerned about poverty, equality and justice. However the difference between liberals and conservatives politically is not a regard or disregard for social justice, contrary to how it is pushed in the […]
PHall | July 17, 2011
Could you imagine Osama bin Laden adopting a Jew? Or how about Hiter adopting a Jew? If not, then marvel at God’s providence wherein Pharaoh allowed his daughter to adopt a little Hebrew boy.
PHall | July 17, 2011
Nicknames can be uplifting, fun or derisive. Some, called diminutives, are simply altered forms of formal names – Nick is a nickname short for Nicolas. Perry is short for Perrynoid. Parents often give nicknames to their children…and no I will not embarrass mine…at least this time. Sports are filled with nicknames – Do you know […]
PHall | July 13, 2011
1 Kings 22:38 NASB They washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria, and the dogs licked up his blood (now the harlots bathed themselves there), according to the word of the LORD which He spoke. 1 Kings 22:38 HCSB Then someone washed the chariot at the pool of Samaria. The dogs licked up his […]
PHall | July 13, 2011
1 Kings 21:7 NASB Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now reign over Israel? Arise, eat bread, and let your heart be joyful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” 1 Kings 21:7 HCSB Then his wife Jezebel said to him, “Now, exercise your royal power over Israel. Get up, […]
PHall | July 12, 2011
Judges 2.1,4; 5.23; 6.11,12,20,21,22; 13.3,6,9,13,16,18,20,21 Judges 2:1 NASB Now the angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim. And he said, “I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land which I have sworn to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you, Judges […]
PHall | July 12, 2011
Fear (1.19) Disobedience (2.2) Punishment (2.3,4) Testing (3.1) Teaching (3.2) The goal for us is to look at our own situations and ask if we are still struggling for any of those reasons.
PHall | July 9, 2011
Over the hill, up higher I climb, To holy ground and God’s heights sublime. Jokes say, “Better over than under,” But is that focus this life’s blunder? Voices sing “This world is not my home,” Yet clinging still this earth’s hill to roam? Man’s world is filled with hills that crumble, Why embrace here which tempts to stumble? Beyond […]