http://hallel.info This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, in the north San Francisco Bay area of 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. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:32:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 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/2nd-samuel-2-gory-details-of-how-david-becomes-king/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-2-gory-details-of-how-david-becomes-king/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:00:45 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1297 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-2-gory-details-of-how-david-becomes-king/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,Abner,David,Hebron,Ish-Bosheth,Ishba'al,Jabesh-Gilead,Jacob/Yaakov,Mahanaim,Yoab/Joab David is anointed king of Yehudah (Judah), but he must now fight the house of Saul for control of all the tribes. - Thought Questions Who is Abner, son of Ner? - Who is Yoab (Joab)? - How many brothers did David have? How many sisters did David have? David is anointed king of Yehudah (Judah), but he must now fight the house of Saul for control of all the tribes. Thought Questions Who is Abner, son of Ner? Who is Yoab (Joab)? How many brothers did David have? How many sisters did David have? Were the sisters older or younger than him? Who was Ish-Bosheth? Why was he also called Ishba’al? Why does he have two different names? Why did Ish-Bosheth only rule for two years, while David ruled for more than seven years? Why might Ish-Bosheth have had a hard time establish himself as a rightful king? What did David do after he realized Saul was dead? Why did David go to Hebron? What is special about Hebron? Who does David reach out to the people of Yabesh-Gilead (Jabesh-Gilead)? What did the people of Yabesh-Gilead do? Why might they have feared David? Where did Ishboseth set up his kingdom? What does the name Mahanaim mean? Why did Abner and Yoab get together to fight? What was Abner’s fighting style? What was Yoab’s fighting style? Why is Asher mentioned separately from the rest of Israel? Why did they send younger surrogates to duel for them? How many died on Abner’s side??How many died on Yoab’s side? Why was the battle so lopsided? Reader: Bill Kastrinos. Speaker: Daniel Agee. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-15%e2%80%9328-recap/ http://hallel.info/genesis-15%e2%80%9328-recap/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:45:26 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=1022 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-15%e2%80%9328-recap/feed/ 0 Abram/Abraham,daughters of men,Genesis,intermarriage,Jacob/Yaakov,Job/Yob,Joseph/Yosef,nephalim,Rebecca/Rivkah,sons of God,tests from God,unequally yoked This section of Genesis introduces us to Abraham and his family. We start to see how God communicates His revelation through Abraham’s family (not just the men, but the women as well). We also rediscover how God calls, This section of Genesis introduces us to Abraham and his family. We start to see how God communicates His revelation through Abraham’s family (not just the men, but the women as well). We also rediscover how God calls, trains and corrects those He longs to call His sons and daughters. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-50-yosef-does-not-take-revenge-after-his-father-dies/ http://hallel.info/genesis-50-yosef-does-not-take-revenge-after-his-father-dies/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:45:53 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=996 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-50-yosef-does-not-take-revenge-after-his-father-dies/feed/ 0 Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,revenge Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-49vv22-33-yaakov-blesses-his-12-sons-benyamin-and-yosef-then-yaakov-dies/ http://hallel.info/genesis-49vv22-33-yaakov-blesses-his-12-sons-benyamin-and-yosef-then-yaakov-dies/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:45:26 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=985 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-49vv22-33-yaakov-blesses-his-12-sons-benyamin-and-yosef-then-yaakov-dies/feed/ 0 Benjamin,blessings,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,messianic prophecy We read the prophesies of the last days given to Joseph and Benjamin by Israel, their father. He also gives the final instructions for his burial. He wanted to be buried with his father and grandfather. We read the prophesies of the last days given to Joseph and Benjamin by Israel, their father. He also gives the final instructions for his burial. He wanted to be buried with his father and grandfather. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-49vv13-21-blessings-for-yisrael-sons-reuben-zebulun-issachar/ http://hallel.info/genesis-49vv13-21-blessings-for-yisrael-sons-reuben-zebulun-issachar/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:45:50 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=951 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-49vv13-21-blessings-for-yisrael-sons-reuben-zebulun-issachar/feed/ 0 Genesis,Issachar,Jacob/Yaakov,messianic prophecy,prophecy,Reuben,Zebulun More than just a list of names, these blessings from Ya'akov/Yisrael are prophesies that will be fulfilled in the last days and give us insight into the mission of the Messiah. For Issachar, it’s a blessing rather than a curse. More than just a list of names, these blessings from Ya'akov/Yisrael are prophesies that will be fulfilled in the last days and give us insight into the mission of the Messiah. For Issachar, it’s a blessing rather than a curse. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-47%e2%80%9348-yosef-presents-his-family-to-pharaoh-receives-double-blessing-via-ephraim-and-manasseh/ http://hallel.info/genesis-47%e2%80%9348-yosef-presents-his-family-to-pharaoh-receives-double-blessing-via-ephraim-and-manasseh/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:45:37 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=938 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-47%e2%80%9348-yosef-presents-his-family-to-pharaoh-receives-double-blessing-via-ephraim-and-manasseh/feed/ 0 Egypt,Ephraim,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,Manasseh,prophecy We read more about how the land of Egypt survived the seven-year famine thanks to God’s revelation to Yosef (Joseph) and his stewardship of Pharaoh’s land. Later, Ya'akov (Jacob) gives Yosef his double portion of the blessing vicariously through his tw... We read more about how the land of Egypt survived the seven-year famine thanks to God’s revelation to Yosef (Joseph) and his stewardship of Pharaoh’s land. Later, Ya'akov (Jacob) gives Yosef his double portion of the blessing vicariously through his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-46-yaakov-goes-to-mitsraim-and-finally-sees-his-son-yosef-again/ http://hallel.info/genesis-46-yaakov-goes-to-mitsraim-and-finally-sees-his-son-yosef-again/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:45:10 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=1004 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-46-yaakov-goes-to-mitsraim-and-finally-sees-his-son-yosef-again/feed/ 0 Egypt,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,pharaoh Ya'akov asks God’s permission to go to the Land of Egypt, Mitsraim in Hebrew, to meet his son Yosef (Joseph) again. When God gives him the green light, he leaves the land of Canaan and travels to Mitsraim in the entourage Pharaoh provides him and his f... Ya'akov asks God’s permission to go to the Land of Egypt, Mitsraim in Hebrew, to meet his son Yosef (Joseph) again. When God gives him the green light, he leaves the land of Canaan and travels to Mitsraim in the entourage Pharaoh provides him and his family. Ya'akov's and Yosef's joy are complete. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-43-yosef-meets-his-brothers-again/ http://hallel.info/genesis-43-yosef-meets-his-brothers-again/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:45:25 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=929 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-43-yosef-meets-his-brothers-again/feed/ 0 Benjamin,Egypt,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,Reuben,Simeon/Shimon Ya'akov’s family finally ran out of Egyptian grain and had little choice but to return to Egypt to get more. The 10 brothers had a duty to fulfill beyond their father’s call to get more grain: get Simeon released from prison. Ya'akov’s family finally ran out of Egyptian grain and had little choice but to return to Egypt to get more. The 10 brothers had a duty to fulfill beyond their father’s call to get more grain: get Simeon released from prison. Ben-Yamin (Benjamin) was the only key to obtain that release, but Ya'akov (Jacob) did not want to let him go. Once Ya'akov acquiesced, the 10 brothers went to Egypt. Yosef (Joseph) celebrated their arrival with a feast rather than another interrogation. "The man" was full of surprises. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-42-the-sons-of-israel-meet-the-prime-minister-of-egypt/ http://hallel.info/genesis-42-the-sons-of-israel-meet-the-prime-minister-of-egypt/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:45:35 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=922 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-42-the-sons-of-israel-meet-the-prime-minister-of-egypt/feed/ 0 Benjamin,Egypt,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,Reuben,Simeon/Shimon,Zaphenath Paneah The tables are starting to turn against Yosef’s brothers. God, through Yosef (Joseph), is revealing their sin against Yosef and they are confronted with their unrighteousness and start the process of repentence. The tables are starting to turn against Yosef’s brothers. God, through Yosef (Joseph), is revealing their sin against Yosef and they are confronted with their unrighteousness and start the process of repentence. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-37-yosef-dreams-and-his-brothers-boil-then-sell-him-to-toil/ http://hallel.info/genesis-37-yosef-dreams-and-his-brothers-boil-then-sell-him-to-toil/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:45:51 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=795 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-37-yosef-dreams-and-his-brothers-boil-then-sell-him-to-toil/feed/ 0 dreams,Egypt,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,pharaoh,Potiphar The sibling rivalry between Yosef (Joseph) and Leah’s sons, fueled by his dreams that they and even their parents would bow to him, came to a tragic climax as they seized him then sold him to a caravan headed to Mitsraim (Egypt). The sibling rivalry between Yosef (Joseph) and Leah’s sons, fueled by his dreams that they and even their parents would bow to him, came to a tragic climax as they seized him then sold him to a caravan headed to Mitsraim (Egypt). Yet God remained on control. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/the-account-of-god-first-dealings-with-man-so-far-recap-of-genesis-1%e2%80%9336/ http://hallel.info/the-account-of-god-first-dealings-with-man-so-far-recap-of-genesis-1%e2%80%9336/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:45:04 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=764 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/the-account-of-god-first-dealings-with-man-so-far-recap-of-genesis-1%e2%80%9336/feed/ 0 Abram/Abraham,Genesis,Gomorrah,Isaac/Yitskhak,Jacob/Yaakov,Leah,Levi,Lot,Melchizedek,Rachel,Rebecca/Rivkah,Simeon/Shimon Before studying the life of Yosef (Joseph), we look back at some of what we have learned about God and His interaction with some of His notable people. The Flood and the Tower of Babel were the two most monumental events in mankind’s history. Before studying the life of Yosef (Joseph), we look back at some of what we have learned about God and His interaction with some of His notable people. The Flood and the Tower of Babel were the two most monumental events in mankind’s history. Everything we experience today is the result of these two events. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-33-34-%e2%80%94-yaakov-esau-reunite-dinah-raped-in-shekhem/ http://hallel.info/genesis-33-34-%e2%80%94-yaakov-esau-reunite-dinah-raped-in-shekhem/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:45:02 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=753 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-33-34-%e2%80%94-yaakov-esau-reunite-dinah-raped-in-shekhem/feed/ 0 Dinah,Esau,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Shekhem Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-31-32-yaakov-flees-laban-toward-esau/ http://hallel.info/genesis-31-32-yaakov-flees-laban-toward-esau/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:45:34 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=750 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-31-32-yaakov-flees-laban-toward-esau/feed/ 0 Esau,Genesis,Jacob/Yaakov,Laban Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-30-rachel-vs-leah-and-names-of-the-12-sons-of-israel/ http://hallel.info/genesis-30-rachel-vs-leah-and-names-of-the-12-sons-of-israel/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:45:05 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=727 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-30-rachel-vs-leah-and-names-of-the-12-sons-of-israel/feed/ 0 12 tribes,Asher,Bilhah,Dan,Diana,Genesis,Issachar,Jacob/Yaakov,Joseph/Yosef,Judah/Yehudah,Laban,Leah Rachel envied her sister, Leah, and Leah hated Rachel because Ya’akov (Jacob) loved her. The names of the his 12 sons reflect this tug of war between the sisters and contain prophecies to be fulfilled hundreds of years later. Rachel envied her sister, Leah, and Leah hated Rachel because Ya’akov (Jacob) loved her. The names of the his 12 sons reflect this tug of war between the sisters and contain prophecies to be fulfilled hundreds of years later. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-28-29-yaakov-finds-god-then-rachel/ http://hallel.info/genesis-28-29-yaakov-finds-god-then-rachel/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:30:34 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=714 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-28-29-yaakov-finds-god-then-rachel/feed/ 0 Abram/Abraham,Esau,Genesis,Isaac/Yitskhak,Jacob/Yaakov,Judah/Yehudah,Leah,Levi,Rachel,Reuben,Simeon/Shimon Ya'akov (Jacob) is sent away to find a wife and finds God first at the bottom of a ladder to Heaven. Then he finds Rachel and ends up with her sister and two slave women. There seems to be something prophetic about Rachel. Ya'akov (Jacob) is sent away to find a wife and finds God first at the bottom of a ladder to Heaven. Then he finds Rachel and ends up with her sister and two slave women. There seems to be something prophetic about Rachel. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/genesis-27-yaakov-tricks-his-father-into-getting-the-firstborn-birthright-esau-sold-for-a-bowl-of-stew/ http://hallel.info/genesis-27-yaakov-tricks-his-father-into-getting-the-firstborn-birthright-esau-sold-for-a-bowl-of-stew/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:00:53 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=701 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/genesis-27-yaakov-tricks-his-father-into-getting-the-firstborn-birthright-esau-sold-for-a-bowl-of-stew/feed/ 0 Esau,Genesis,Isaac/Yitskhak,Jacob/Yaakov,Rebecca/Rivkah The "transaction" for the firstborn birthright, which Esau sold to his brother, Ya'akov (Jacob) for a bowl of lentils in Genesis 25 is completed in Genesis 27 with a second ruse devised by their mother, Rivkah (Rebecca), The "transaction" for the firstborn birthright, which Esau sold to his brother, Ya'akov (Jacob) for a bowl of lentils in Genesis 25 is completed in Genesis 27 with a second ruse devised by their mother, Rivkah (Rebecca), to get Yitskhak (Isaac) to bless the correct son. This pattern of switching blessings at the last minute appears repeatedly in the Bible and has ramifications for the modern-day descendants of these two sons. Hallel Fellowship no