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PHall | December 11, 2013
No single verse contains all of God. No single scripture contains all of God’s theology. If this is true, then even “God is love” (1 John 4:8) is not all inclusive of all God is. God is not only love. God is righteous too, which can conflict with His desire that all men be saved […]
PHall | December 9, 2013
“Little Big League” is a movie about a 12 year old kid inheriting the Minnesota Twins from his grandfather. He fires the manager but no one else wants to manage under a 12 year old. So he assumes the job on the advice of his friend: “It’s the American League! They have the DH! How […]
PHall | November 9, 2013
The gospel of John is written in an order mimicking the Tabernacle and Temple. That got me thinking about Jesus’ statement, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (Jn.14:6). Could there be a parallel statement about the Tabernacle or Temple? When Solomon is building the temple, Yahweh comes to Solomon and says, “As […]
PHall | January 21, 2012
The words no mother wants to hear are stammered and whispered by the doctor. The word “mother” is synonymous with selflessness. Most women would immediately and easily choose to give their life to spare their child if the doctor said, “I can only save one.” Many mothers sacrifice not their lives, but a relationship with […]
PHall | November 26, 2011
When reading the period of the Judges and Kings, one sad fact overwhelmingly – and even numbingly – is present: the draw of idolatry. It is easy for us to isolate the sensuality involved in fertility cults and wholly blame that as the sole cause. After all, we are good Christians who are not overtly affected by […]
PHall | November 20, 2011
Miscalculation. Everyone does it, especially when discovering that the month lasts longer than the paycheck. In baseball, a runner tries to leg-out a triple, and miscalculates the strong arm of the right fielder – “He’s Out!” In fact, I miscalculated in every math test I ever took! Have you ever noticed how often we miscalculate […]
PHall | October 29, 2011
The very first resurrection story actually contains two resurrection stories – one literal, and the other foreshadowing it through symbolic means…and maybe even a third, and a fourth. Elijah is the one of the most glorified and powerful prophets in ancient Israel. Today among the Jews he is still celebrated every Passover with “Elijah’s cup” […]
PHall | October 22, 2011
Foreshadowing. I do not remember when I first heard of this literary device, but for some reason it stuck in my brain. Somewhat like my English teacher saying about commas, “When in doubt, leave it out.” Foreshadowing shows the foreknowledge of the author, revealing hints and clues of what is important but only if you […]
PHall | October 19, 2011
Dynasties of Northern Kingdom – Dates, Number and Length (Explanation of Numbers – Ex. Basha 3-2-1 – 3 (3rd king in Israel); 2 (2nd dynasty); 1 (1st king in that dynasty) 1-1-1 – Jeroboam 2-1-2 – Nadab Totals – 931-909 – 22 years
PHall | October 14, 2011
I am king. I desire what is not mine. A plot is devised to kill an innocent man. I take possession of what I desired. God sends a prophet to rebuke me. I repent of my sin. Disaster is not brought upon me but upon my son. Who are the obvious and not so obvious […]