http://hallel.info Mon, 13 May 2013 20:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a messianic fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah. Hallel Fellowship no Hallel Fellowship multimedia@hallel.info multimedia@hallel.info (Hallel Fellowship) 2006-2009 A congregation in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, Calif., who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. messianic, yeshua, torah http://hallel.info/Information/wp-content/uploads/image/podcast-menorah-small.jpg http://hallel.info http://hallel.info/abraham-an-example-of-hope-and-trust-in-god-part-2/ http://hallel.info/abraham-an-example-of-hope-and-trust-in-god-part-2/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:45:58 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3758 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/abraham-an-example-of-hope-and-trust-in-god-part-2/feed/ 0 Abimelech,Abram/Abraham,Genesis,Gomorrah,Hagar,Isaac/Yitskhak,Ishmael,Sarai/Sarah,Sodom,circumcision,faith,paqad - visit/number/appoint - Strong's H6485 This is a review of 11 examples of Abraham's faith in God in Genesis 17-23. It culminates in his trusting God to resurrect the son of the promise, Yitskhak (Isaac), and in buying property in the Land to bury those also trusting in God to resurrect them. This is a review of 11 examples of Abraham's faith in God in Genesis 17-23. It culminates in his trusting God to resurrect the son of the promise, Yitskhak (Isaac), and in buying property in the Land to bury those also trusting in God to resurrect them. Hallel Fellowship no 57:00 http://hallel.info/1st-kings-10-sliver-of-the-messiah-seen-in-solomons-silver-and-queen-of-shebas-seeking-his-wisdom/ http://hallel.info/1st-kings-10-sliver-of-the-messiah-seen-in-solomons-silver-and-queen-of-shebas-seeking-his-wisdom/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:00:12 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=3745 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-kings-10-sliver-of-the-messiah-seen-in-solomons-silver-and-queen-of-shebas-seeking-his-wisdom/feed/ 0 1st Kings,Queen of Sheba,Shlomo/Solomon,keseph - silver/longing/pale - Strong's H3701,khokhma - wisdom - Strong's H2451,messianic age,messianic figure,messianic prophecy,riddle This passage is the pinnacle of Solomon as a messianic figure. In the first part of the chapter, we are introduced to the Queen of Sheba. She had heard of Solomon’s wisdom and recognized a supernatural source of Solomon’s wisdom. - This passage is the pinnacle of Solomon as a messianic figure. In the first part of the chapter, we are introduced to the Queen of Sheba. She had heard of Solomon’s wisdom and recognized a supernatural source of Solomon’s wisdom. Then the passage shifts to talk of silver. The people of Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) didn’t find any value for silver because symbolically they already were living in the messianic reign, but those in the nations, such as Egypt, symbolically were still longing for the word of God. They were longing for God's teaching and counsel, just as the Queen of Sheba sought out Solomon's. Hallel Fellowship no 52:52 http://hallel.info/abraham-an-example-of-hope-and-trust-in-god-part-1/ http://hallel.info/abraham-an-example-of-hope-and-trust-in-god-part-1/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:45:27 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3739 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/abraham-an-example-of-hope-and-trust-in-god-part-1/feed/ 0 Abram/Abraham,Genesis,Hagar,Haran,Hebron,Isaac/Yitskhak,Ishmael,Lot,Mamre,Sarai/Sarah,Shechem,Terah - father of Abram/Abraham This is the first part of a recap of Abraham's life, looking at about two dozen key events that show why God picked him to be the start of a special group of people on Earth and to be a key example of trust in God being considered righteousness. This is the first part of a recap of Abraham's life, looking at about two dozen key events that show why God picked him to be the start of a special group of people on Earth and to be a key example of trust in God being considered righteousness. Hallel Fellowship no 1:14:25 http://hallel.info/luke-16vv1-18-god-v-stuff-part-1/ http://hallel.info/luke-16vv1-18-god-v-stuff-part-1/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:00:17 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=3732 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/luke-16vv1-18-god-v-stuff-part-1/feed/ 0 Gospel of Luke,Mammon,Yokhanan the Mikvatizer/John the Baptist,apo - away/from - Strong's G575,apoluo - Strong's G630,divorce,karat - to cut off - Strong's H3772,luo - to loose/release/dissolve - Strong's G3089,materialism,parable of the shrewd steward, This passage has three seemingly distinct teachings -- parable of the shrewd manager, whether the Law and Prophets stopped with Yokhanan the Baptizer and a "one-liner" on divorce -- but all of them as well as the parable that follows of the rich man an... This passage has three seemingly distinct teachings -- parable of the shrewd manager, whether the Law and Prophets stopped with Yokhanan the Baptizer and a "one-liner" on divorce -- but all of them as well as the parable that follows of the rich man and Lazar deal with one topic: God as Master or wealth as Master. Hallel Fellowship no 1:02:01 http://hallel.info/genesis-23-abraham-buys-grave-cave-from-hittites-to-bury-sarah/ http://hallel.info/genesis-23-abraham-buys-grave-cave-from-hittites-to-bury-sarah/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:45:39 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3729 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-23-abraham-buys-grave-cave-from-hittites-to-bury-sarah/feed/ 0 Abram/Abraham,Genesis,Hittites,Isaac/Yitskhak,Sarai/Sarah This chapter sounds like a drawn-out real estate transaction, but it shows two things: Abraham was so important that Hittites, people of a major international power at the time, had great respect for him. Abraham's first title to land in Canaan was to ... This chapter sounds like a drawn-out real estate transaction, but it shows two things: Abraham was so important that Hittites, people of a major international power at the time, had great respect for him. Abraham's first title to land in Canaan was to bury Sarah, who was very significant as the mother of the promised son by way of God, Yitskhak. Hallel Fellowship no 49:45 http://hallel.info/1st-kings-9-prophecy-of-the-cursed-blessing-of-israel-the-temple/ http://hallel.info/1st-kings-9-prophecy-of-the-cursed-blessing-of-israel-the-temple/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:00:14 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=3719 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-kings-9-prophecy-of-the-cursed-blessing-of-israel-the-temple/feed/ 0 1st Kings,Hiram,Kavul - Cabul/shackled - Strong's H3521,Shlomo/Solomon,Tyre,blessings,chiastic structure,curse,first temple,prophecy,symbols,zahav - gold - Strong's H2091 1st Kings 9 and its parallel in 2nd Chronicles 8 read like reports on building projects, yet God is communicating something extremely important that would ring true over thousands of years to our day: Something that is a great blessing -- Israel and th... 1st Kings 9 and its parallel in 2nd Chronicles 8 read like reports on building projects, yet God is communicating something extremely important that would ring true over thousands of years to our day: Something that is a great blessing -- Israel and the Temple -- could become a curse, yet something cursed can become a blessing. Hallel Fellowship no 54:05 http://hallel.info/genesis-22-binding-of-yitskhak-foreshadows-yeshuas-death-resurrection/ http://hallel.info/genesis-22-binding-of-yitskhak-foreshadows-yeshuas-death-resurrection/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:45:56 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3726 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-22-binding-of-yitskhak-foreshadows-yeshuas-death-resurrection/feed/ 0 'aqad - bound - Strong's H6123,'ayil - ram/palm tree - Strong's H352,Abram/Abraham,Genesis,Isaac/Yitskhak,Moriah,Moriah - seen/chosen - Strong's H4179,messianic figure,messianic prophecy,only son,tests from God,three days Most of this account is God's ordered sacrifice of Yitskhak (Isaac). This is a disturbing command until we see that the point was to show Abraham's deep trust in God's promises and power to resurrect as well as to show how heart-wrenching a future act ... Most of this account is God's ordered sacrifice of Yitskhak (Isaac). This is a disturbing command until we see that the point was to show Abraham's deep trust in God's promises and power to resurrect as well as to show how heart-wrenching a future act against God's "one and only son" would be. Hallel Fellowship no 1:07:04 http://hallel.info/seventh-day-of-unleavened-bread-points-to-the-lifelong-arduous-journey-of-trust-in-god/ http://hallel.info/seventh-day-of-unleavened-bread-points-to-the-lifelong-arduous-journey-of-trust-in-god/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:45:11 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3715 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/seventh-day-of-unleavened-bread-points-to-the-lifelong-arduous-journey-of-trust-in-god/feed/ 0 Journey to the 10,Marah,Sinai,Unleavened Bread,Yam Suf/Red Sea,healing,seven How do we relate to Israel's flight out of Egypt to the Red Sea, as recorded in Exodus? We weren't there. We know that this was a long, arduous journey. It was a seven-day walk -- day and night -- without sleep or respite. How do we relate to Israel's flight out of Egypt to the Red Sea, as recorded in Exodus? We weren't there. We know that this was a long, arduous journey. It was a seven-day walk -- day and night -- without sleep or respite. A likely reason God wants us of the Commonwealth of Israel to remember the Israel's deliverance from both the lure of Egypt and the might of Egypt on the first and seventh days of the Festival of Unleavened Bread they are picture of the full release God gives us through the Great Deliverer, Yeshua the Messiah. Hallel Fellowship no 1:09:50 http://hallel.info/how-are-the-main-people-in-the-book-of-esther-also-thematically-tied-to-other-people-in-the-bible/ http://hallel.info/how-are-the-main-people-in-the-book-of-esther-also-thematically-tied-to-other-people-in-the-bible/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:30 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=3691 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/how-are-the-main-people-in-the-book-of-esther-also-thematically-tied-to-other-people-in-the-bible/feed/ 0 http://hallel.info/luke-15-loving-the-lost-part-2-a-tale-of-three-lambs/ http://hallel.info/luke-15-loving-the-lost-part-2-a-tale-of-three-lambs/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:30:07 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=3686 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/luke-15-loving-the-lost-part-2-a-tale-of-three-lambs/feed/ 0 Gospel of Luke,Lamb Selection Day,Lamb of God,lamb This chapter covers a central theme via the interrelated parables of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son: The Son of God was sent to “find” and “bring back” the “lost sheep” of Israel. With the soon approach of the annual Lamb Selection Day for Pass... This chapter covers a central theme via the interrelated parables of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son: The Son of God was sent to “find” and “bring back” the “lost sheep” of Israel. With the soon approach of the annual Lamb Selection Day for Passover -- 10th day of the first month of God’s calendar -- it’s fitting to note God’s “tale of three lambs” in Luke 15 and throughout Scripture Hallel Fellowship no 52:18 http://hallel.info/1st-kings-8-chiastic-teaching-ties-together-messianic-figures-moshe-david-and-shlomo/ http://hallel.info/1st-kings-8-chiastic-teaching-ties-together-messianic-figures-moshe-david-and-shlomo/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:00:06 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=3677 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-kings-8-chiastic-teaching-ties-together-messianic-figures-moshe-david-and-shlomo/feed/ 0 1st Kings,David,Messiah as Son of Yosef vs. Son of David,Moses,Moshe,Shlomo/Solomon,chiastic structure,first temple,messianic figure,messianic prophecy,minkha - grain offering - Strong's H4503,prayer A chiastic structure buried in 1st Kings 8 compares messianic figures of Moshe (Moses), David and Shlomo (Solomon) by changing up the historical and thematic order of them. This swapping is very important because it reveals elements of the character of... A chiastic structure buried in 1st Kings 8 compares messianic figures of Moshe (Moses), David and Shlomo (Solomon) by changing up the historical and thematic order of them. This swapping is very important because it reveals elements of the character of the Messiah. Hallel Fellowship no 1:07:32 http://hallel.info/the-lamb-of-elohim-at-passover/ http://hallel.info/the-lamb-of-elohim-at-passover/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:45:14 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3673 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/the-lamb-of-elohim-at-passover/feed/ 0 Eliyahu/Elijah,Lamb of God,lamb At Passover time, I feel a close connection to the death and sacrifice of Yeshua. God gives us millions of chances to repent and come back. That grace and opportunity comes from Yeshua’s sacrifice. At Passover time, I feel a close connection to the death and sacrifice of Yeshua. God gives us millions of chances to repent and come back. That grace and opportunity comes from Yeshua’s sacrifice. Hallel Fellowship no 54:15 http://hallel.info/luke-15vv1-2-loving-the-lost-part-1-yeshua-shows-how-god-makes-sinners-righteous/ http://hallel.info/luke-15vv1-2-loving-the-lost-part-1-yeshua-shows-how-god-makes-sinners-righteous/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:00:29 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=3663 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/luke-15vv1-2-loving-the-lost-part-1-yeshua-shows-how-god-makes-sinners-righteous/feed/ 0 Gentiles,Gospel of Luke,Pharisees/P'rushim,clean and unclean,holy At the beginning of a chapter with three parables about God's seeking to bring back to the Kingdom of God those who are "lost," Yeshua demonstrated how God makes the "unholy" "holy." - We are in danger of making God’s name common and of no repute — i. At the beginning of a chapter with three parables about God's seeking to bring back to the Kingdom of God those who are "lost," Yeshua demonstrated how God makes the "unholy" "holy." We are in danger of making God’s name common and of no repute — i.e., "taking it in vain" — if we reject those who He is calling to Himself just because they don’t have the same understanding we have. Hallel Fellowship no 31:01 http://hallel.info/genesis-22vv1-9-god-tests-abraham-and-yitskhak-on-mt-moriah/ http://hallel.info/genesis-22vv1-9-god-tests-abraham-and-yitskhak-on-mt-moriah/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:45:20 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3658 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-22vv1-9-god-tests-abraham-and-yitskhak-on-mt-moriah/feed/ 0 'aqad - bound - Strong's H6123,Abram/Abraham,Genesis,Isaac/Yitskhak,Moriah,Yeshua/Jesus,messianic figure,messianic prophecy The binding of Yitskhak was more of a test of our belief than it was for Abraham or Yitskhak (Isaac). It's also a "shadow" of the suffering in Gethsemane of the ultimate "one and only son," Yeshua the Mashiakh (Jesus the Christ). The binding of Yitskhak was more of a test of our belief than it was for Abraham or Yitskhak (Isaac). It's also a "shadow" of the suffering in Gethsemane of the ultimate "one and only son," Yeshua the Mashiakh (Jesus the Christ). Hallel Fellowship no 55:33 http://hallel.info/messianic-symbols-message-in-the-book-of-esther/ http://hallel.info/messianic-symbols-message-in-the-book-of-esther/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:03 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=3624 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/messianic-symbols-message-in-the-book-of-esther/feed/ 0 Akhashverosh/Xerxes,Book of Esther,Esther,Mordecai,Purim,messianic figure,messianic prophecy Many wonder why the Book of Esther is in the Bible, because the name of God is not mentioned in it. Yet, actually God is mentioned throughout the account. The main people in the book also are symbols for God, God's Messiah, Israel and the Adversary, Many wonder why the Book of Esther is in the Bible, because the name of God is not mentioned in it. Yet, actually God is mentioned throughout the account. The main people in the book also are symbols for God, God's Messiah, Israel and the Adversary, aka haSatan. Hallel Fellowship no 7:15 http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv22-34-abraham-makes-seven-fold-covenant-with-abimelech-at-beersheba/ http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv22-34-abraham-makes-seven-fold-covenant-with-abimelech-at-beersheba/#comments Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:45:58 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3653 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv22-34-abraham-makes-seven-fold-covenant-with-abimelech-at-beersheba/feed/ 0 Abimelech,Abram/Abraham,Beersheba,Genesis,shevuah - oath/curse - Strong's H7621 Abraham seals a contract with King Abimelech for a well and seals it with a seven-fold oath in the form of seven ewes. Abraham seals a contract with King Abimelech for a well and seals it with a seven-fold oath in the form of seven ewes. Hallel Fellowship no 38:46 http://hallel.info/luke-14-whose-honor-do-we-seek/ http://hallel.info/luke-14-whose-honor-do-we-seek/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:00:02 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=3620 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/luke-14-whose-honor-do-we-seek/feed/ 0 'olah - burnt offering - Strong's H5930,Gospel of Luke,Shabbat,chesed - mercy/lovingkindness - Strong's H2617,eleos,mishpat - judgment - Strong's H4941,racham - compassion - Strong's H7356,rechem - womb - Strong's H7358, Yeshua's schooling of a Pharisee member of Israel's ruling council on allowable actions on Shabbat seems disconnected from the parables that follow in Luke 14. Yet they all are threaded together with learning God's view on justice, Yeshua's schooling of a Pharisee member of Israel's ruling council on allowable actions on Shabbat seems disconnected from the parables that follow in Luke 14. Yet they all are threaded together with learning God's view on justice, compassion and mercy then honoring God through lifelong commitment to those principles of the kingdom of Heaven. Not honoring God by seeking that change of "glasses" for seeing the world -- and seeing the One through Whom the change would come -- doomed much of Israel to be scattered and regathered repeatedly. Hallel Fellowship no 43:51 http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv10-21-god-sends-ishmael-away-to-become-a-great-nation-separate-from-that-of-isaac/ http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv10-21-god-sends-ishmael-away-to-become-a-great-nation-separate-from-that-of-isaac/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:00:21 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3604 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv10-21-god-sends-ishmael-away-to-become-a-great-nation-separate-from-that-of-isaac/feed/ 0 Abram/Abraham,Galatians,Genesis,Hagar,Ishmael,Paran,Sarai/Sarah,bondwoman,faith,free woman,prophecy,ra'a - evil/harsh/wicked/hostile - Strong's H7489 On the surface, Paul's message about Sarah and Hagar in Gal. 4:22-23 doesn't make sense. After all, we all know how a man and woman come together to make a child. - Sarah symbolizes Heaven, and Hagar symbolizes the Earth. In the last days, On the surface, Paul's message about Sarah and Hagar in Gal. 4:22-23 doesn't make sense. After all, we all know how a man and woman come together to make a child. Sarah symbolizes Heaven, and Hagar symbolizes the Earth. In the last days, God will glorify Jerusalem. Hallel Fellowship no 52:22 http://hallel.info/lost-sheep-of-israel-continuation-theology-vs-replacement-theology/ http://hallel.info/lost-sheep-of-israel-continuation-theology-vs-replacement-theology/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:00:57 +0000 Sean http://hallel.info/?p=3568 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/lost-sheep-of-israel-continuation-theology-vs-replacement-theology/feed/ 0 Replacement Theology,lost sheep Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah said, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matt. 15:24 NASB). Rather than replacing Israel, believers in Yeshua as the Messiah have joined Israel, the name for God's people who have been and will be rep... Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah said, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matt. 15:24 NASB). Rather than replacing Israel, believers in Yeshua as the Messiah have joined Israel, the name for God's people who have been and will be repeatedly scattered and regathered because a "deal" between God and Israel that was ultimately sealed with the blood of Yeshua. Hallel Fellowship no 33:41 http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv1-13-ishmael-the-son-of-human-effort-mocks-sarah-the-mother-of-gods-promise/ http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv1-13-ishmael-the-son-of-human-effort-mocks-sarah-the-mother-of-gods-promise/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:45:59 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3601 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-21vv1-13-ishmael-the-son-of-human-effort-mocks-sarah-the-mother-of-gods-promise/feed/ 0 Abram/Abraham,Galatians,Genesis,Hagar,Ishmael,Sarai/Sarah,bondwoman,faith,free woman Why did apostle Paul connect Hagar with Sinai and Jerusalem in Galatians 4? Was it to free believers in Yeshua (Jesus) as God's Messiah from obedience to God's Law? Why did apostle Paul connect Hagar with Sinai and Jerusalem in Galatians 4? Was it to free believers in Yeshua (Jesus) as God's Messiah from obedience to God's Law? Hallel Fellowship no 1:06:56 http://hallel.info/messianic-significance-to-eliyahu-laying-on-the-dead-child-three-times-in-1st-kings-17/ http://hallel.info/messianic-significance-to-eliyahu-laying-on-the-dead-child-three-times-in-1st-kings-17/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:47:48 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=3528 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/messianic-significance-to-eliyahu-laying-on-the-dead-child-three-times-in-1st-kings-17/feed/ 0 http://hallel.info/luke-13vv31-35-yeshua-laments-herod-that-fox-in-gods-desolate-henhouse/ http://hallel.info/luke-13vv31-35-yeshua-laments-herod-that-fox-in-gods-desolate-henhouse/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:00:13 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=3579 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/luke-13vv31-35-yeshua-laments-herod-that-fox-in-gods-desolate-henhouse/feed/ 0 Gospel of Luke,abomination of desolation,parable,parable of hen gathering chicks under her wings,second temple,weeping over Jerusalem Early rabbinical literature echoed the imagery of Yeshua's description of Herod as "that fox." There may not be a coincidence that Yeshua then refers to the love of God for rebellious Israel as a hen caring for her chicks. Early rabbinical literature echoed the imagery of Yeshua's description of Herod as "that fox." There may not be a coincidence that Yeshua then refers to the love of God for rebellious Israel as a hen caring for her chicks. Some have claimed the "house left to you desolate" in this passage refers to Israel in favor of "the church," but similar parables related by prophet Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) suggest otherwise. Hallel Fellowship no 47:01 http://hallel.info/genesis-20-was-abraham-a-liar-after-sodom-was-on-fire/ http://hallel.info/genesis-20-was-abraham-a-liar-after-sodom-was-on-fire/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:00:08 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=3576 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-20-was-abraham-a-liar-after-sodom-was-on-fire/feed/ 0 Abimelech,Abram/Abraham,Genesis,Gerar,Kadesh,Negev,nabi/navi - prophet - Strong's H5030,yakach - justified/vindicated/made right - Strong's 3198 Is the purpose of this story to tell us that Abraham was a coward lacking in faith that he would use his wife to protect him from death? No, God brought Abraham there to teach Abimelech a lesson. - This incident gave Abimelech a good dose of humility ... Is the purpose of this story to tell us that Abraham was a coward lacking in faith that he would use his wife to protect him from death? No, God brought Abraham there to teach Abimelech a lesson. This incident gave Abimelech a good dose of humility as well and that’s a lesson we would do well to learn. It’s more pleasant to learn from other people’s mistakes than our own. Hallel Fellowship no 53:43 http://hallel.info/1st-kings-8vv22-53-solomon-prayer-at-the-dedication-of-yhwh-people-temple/ http://hallel.info/1st-kings-8vv22-53-solomon-prayer-at-the-dedication-of-yhwh-people-temple/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:00:21 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=3559 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-kings-8vv22-53-solomon-prayer-at-the-dedication-of-yhwh-people-temple/feed/ 0 1st Kings,Shlomo/Solomon,dedication,first temple,messianic figure,messianic prophecy King Solomon built a structure for God's presence to occupy in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem), but Solomon's prayer points toward God's people's being the dwelling place of God. King Solomon built a structure for God's presence to occupy in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem), but Solomon's prayer points toward God's people's being the dwelling place of God. Hallel Fellowship no 54:34