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PHall | December 10, 2020
Thursday’s Thought – Peter, John, and Jesus What did Peter mean when saying, “Repent and be baptized each of you in the name of Jesus Christ FOR the forgiveness of sins”? While people argue over the meaning of “for/eis” in Acts 2:38, as to whether “for” means “into” or “because”, vv.40-41 clarify and emphasize that […]
PHall | December 7, 2020
There is much written about Isaiah as to how it is written by 2 or more authors, and the first is judgment and the second offers hope. Here is a simple (very simple) chiastic method of showing its unity and structure:A – Judgment – FIRST WORDS: “Listen, heavens, and hear, earth; For the LORD has spoken: Sons […]
PHall | December 7, 2020
Justice Equally Safety Unity Sacrifice
PHall | December 7, 2020
The Triumphant Entries of Jesus. When Jesus entered Jerusalem the Sunday before his crucifixion, it is often referred to as The Triumphant Entry. He proceeds to the temple, and cleanses it (Mt.21). Then leaves. Here he is triumphant over false expectations of his rule as king. A second Triumphant Entry happened a week later, 3 […]
PHall | December 4, 2020
We don’t need to make time for God. In fact, we can’t make time for God. God already made time, literally, and made time for us (Genesis 1). Time helps us imagine a time of no time which is beyond imagining. We, however, need to take time, use time, and find time, for God; because […]
PHall | December 4, 2020
Reaction videos are all the range, but reacting is nothing new. The glorious throne room scene from Isaiah 6 presents two humbling, contrasting thoughts: 1. The presence of God makes me realize my impurity from sin – “Then I said: Woe is me for I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips […]
PHall | December 4, 2020
TEXT: “For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives — God is our witness — and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.” (CSB’17 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6) DEVOTIONAL: “Did you check my last post? I did, wow! No doubt, you are right there with […]
PHall | December 1, 2020
Isaiah 1:3 – Are We Better than a Dumb Dog?Animal metaphors are a common occurrence in most cultures. We can be “busy as a bee”, “quiet as a mouse”, “cunning as a fox”, “stubborn as a mule”, “quick as a hare”, “dumb as an ox”, or “wise as an owl”. George Orwell wrote Animal Farm […]
PHall | November 25, 2020
One question directed three different ways could have made a lifetime of difference: 1. Eve should not have thought, “What if it is God who is wrong?” That was the serpent’s position. 2. Nor did she wonder, “What if it is the serpent who is wrong?” He claimed to know better than God. 3. Eve […]
PHall | November 24, 2020
What do We Admire MOST About Jesus? 1. Is it His miracles? They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey him!”” (Luke 8:25) • Then maybe we love power as our god. 2. Is it His righteous humiliation of His […]