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PHall | January 7, 2022
At the birth of Jesus there were three great lights. The Magi followed a light called a star (Matthew 2). The shepherds saw the glory of God light up the night (Luke 2). Both because of the third light – Jesus himself, the Light of the world (John 1). How appropriate lights led to the […]
PHall | October 1, 2021
When Peter had nothing to say, he’d say something anyway (Mark 9:6). Being his brother, as brothers often are, I have wondered if Andrew was the opposite: 1) If Andrew had nothing to say, did he smartly say nothing? He definitely appears more restrained. 2) If Andrew had something to say, did he say the […]
PHall | September 2, 2021
Tired of Being Angry The last feeling I need right now is feeling numb. Numbness makes it too easy. So much pain for so long though, tends to desensitize a person, either as a defense mechanism, or from sheer emotional overloading. Instead of feeling numb, I would rather be angry. One way Facebook trains us […]
PHall | September 9, 2020
When no one got up to wash one another’s feet, and Jesus got up to wash the disciples feet, no one got up to stop or replace him. Yes, Peter objected to Jesus washing his feet. But Peter didn’t offer to wash Jesus’ feet…still. No one offered to wash their friends’ feet…still. They would rather […]
PHall | June 4, 2020
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then bowing his head, he gave up his spirit (John 19:30). “Bowing his head” is both physical and symbolic. Naturally, with the spirit gone, and the body hanging on the cross, the head would fall, or bow. What is this final act of […]
PHall | April 20, 2020
A woman was the first witness (John 20). She was the first to tell of the good news. Christian Apologists see this as significant, since women were not considered reliable witnesses. Egalitarians see this as significant, calling this woman, the first “evangelist.” Complementarians also see this as significant, but not with the application made by […]
PHall | January 17, 2020
“No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” (CSB’17 John 15:13)1. There are degrees of love, some greater than others.2. There are a limited few who show this greatest love.3. This greatest love, like all loves, is proven by actions.4. Life is a great gift, don’t waste it, […]
PHall | December 17, 2019
Why Did Jesus Use Spit?Jesus spat on the ground, made mud, and covered a blind man’s eyes? First, that is disgusting! Second, the blind man is hearing everyone talk about him, but not to him which I imagine happened often. This makes the marginalized feel invisible. Third, I wonder upon hearing Jesus spit, how often […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
1. Evangelism can be done anywhere (4:1-5)2. Used His life to start the conversation (4:6)3. Didn’t allow social standards to dictate (4:9)4. Found common ground (4:7)5. Allowed her to speak and listened (4:9,11,12,15,17,19-20,25)6. Created curiosity (4:10)7. Answered her questions (4:10,13,21-23)8. Redirected the conversation (4:15-16)9. Made her look at herself honestly (4:16-18)10. Started where she was […]
PHall | August 16, 2019
4 Directions of the Gospel to Stay on CourseThe gospel has a history – MatthewThe gospel has a challenge – MarkThe gospel has a compassion – LukeThe gospel has a theology – John None of the above exhausts how each writer explores the gospel of Jesus. What my synopsis does is focus on the beginning of […]