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PHall | December 24, 2018
It is a story of the sun, moon, and stars. It is a story of rule or dominion. It is the story of creation; and of Joseph. These two narratives serve as bookends for Genesis. A major difference is in Genesis the created lights rule from up high. In Joseph’s dream, the sun, moon, and […]
PHall | December 18, 2018
Many have noticed how Joseph is a type of Jesus. At the very beginning of Joseph’s narrative, we start noticing similarities. One such comparison is found in a chastisement scene of parent to child. Notice the similarities: • Joseph is young – 17.o Jesus is young – 12.• Father rebukes son.o Mother rebukes son.• Father is […]
PHall | April 19, 2014
Wedding ceremonies often point out that woman did not come out of Adam’s head so that she would rule over him; nor from his feet so that he would run over her; but from his side, close to his heart. Romantic, but maybe not the real reason why. Out of Adam’s side came his bride, […]
PHall | January 14, 2014
The Bible is filled with unnamed heroes. This nameless woman’s story sounds familiar, but that is how the Bible is inspired. God keeps telling the same stories with different characters. One reason is to show He is the God who controls history, including the written account leading up to Jesus. The comparison of Elisha to […]
PHall | September 23, 2012
I was sent on a mission to sinners I was sent to a foreign land I was a message of salvation for Gentiles I fell asleep in boat during the storm I was awakened by frightened men Lots were cast I sacrificed myself for others I was involved in the calming of a storm After […]
PHall | August 19, 2012
Tribe of Levi Wife Barren House of God – Tabernacle and Temple Prayer for a child Hints that son becomes “Nazarite” Birth “Promised” Son born Names of sons based upon God Praises Offered by Parent Praises Similar in Language and Themes (i.e., horn, enemies, etc) Narratives include report of child’s growth Both become prophets Both […]
PHall | August 19, 2012
Was to receive a kingdom My enemies tried to trap me I was innocent of all charges Enemies tried to accuse me of breaking God’s law Enemies appealed to the governmental authority Enemies claimed loyalty to the governmental authority Enemies colluded together I prayed before arrested My prayer involved the number three Another attempted my […]
PHall | July 13, 2012
The book of Ezra foretells and foreshadows the coming of Christ in a rather intriguing and interesting way – not by one person, but through the two returns and their two leaders. Both individuals, Zerubbabel and Ezra, together tell the story of Christ and His coming kingdom. Both returns are equally decreed by a King […]
PHall | October 13, 2011
Did you know that the Ark of the Covenant had three objects hidden within, hidden behind the veil? According to Hebrews 9:4, they were: “a gold jar containing the manna, Aaron’s staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.” Each had a purpose for the generation when placed into the Ark. The tablets were […]
PHall | August 8, 2011
When we compare Samuel and John the Baptist’s narratives, we find remarkable similarities. Such are giant coincidences or grand conspiracies, or what they truly are – marks of inspiration and divine authenticity. Tribe of Levi (1 Chron.6.22-28; Lk.1.5) Wife Barren (1 Sam.1.2; Lk.1.7) House of God – Tabernacle and Temple (1 Sam.1.7; Lk.1.9) Prayer for […]