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-5v11-611-david-establishes-his-reign-in-yerushalayim/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-5v11-611-david-establishes-his-reign-in-yerushalayim/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:00:39 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1447 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-5v11-611-david-establishes-his-reign-in-yerushalayim/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,ark of the covenant/ark of the testimony,David,Hiram,Jerusalem,Philistine,Tyre David begins to establish himself in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). He builds a home and continues to establish his household. The Philistines find out about David’s promotion and attacks him but God helps David prevail against his enemies. David begins to establish himself in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). He builds a home and continues to establish his household. The Philistines find out about David’s promotion and attacks him but God helps David prevail against his enemies. After David pushes the Philistines back to their historic borders, David starts to bring the Ark of the Testimony from its place of exile back to Yerushalayim but the endeavor runs into trouble and the Ark’s trip to Yerushalayim stalls. Hallel Fellowship no 57:01 http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-1-david-mourns-yahunatan/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-1-david-mourns-yahunatan/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:00:21 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1285 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-1-david-mourns-yahunatan/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,Amalek,David,Gilboa,Philistine,witch of Endor David discovers the result of the war between Saul and the Philistines. The 2nd Samuel 1 starts with David’s revealing his utter heartbreak at hearing of the death of his best friend, Yahunatan (Jonathan). David discovers the result of the war between Saul and the Philistines. The 2nd Samuel 1 starts with David’s revealing his utter heartbreak at hearing of the death of his best friend, Yahunatan (Jonathan). Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-1-10-recap/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-1-10-recap/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:00:33 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1208 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-1-10-recap/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,ark of the covenant/ark of the testimony,Beth Shemesh,donkey,Gilgal,Hannah,King Saul,Philistine,Samuel We see a pattern of preparation and deliverance throughout the Bible. The book of Judges is one example but the pattern is even more obvious in 1st Samuel. God prepares the people of Israel to move from leadership of judges and priests to the leadershi... We see a pattern of preparation and deliverance throughout the Bible. The book of Judges is one example but the pattern is even more obvious in 1st Samuel. God prepares the people of Israel to move from leadership of judges and priests to the leadership of monarchy. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-31-saul%e2%80%99s-final-battle/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-31-saul%e2%80%99s-final-battle/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:00:55 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1172 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-31-saul%e2%80%99s-final-battle/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,battle,cremation,Jabesh-Gilead,King Saul,Philistine,suicide Few generals and kings approach an upcoming battle and know for absolute certainty that they will be dead by the end of it. This was Saul’s predicament here. The burden of that knowledge must have been unbearable. Few generals and kings approach an upcoming battle and know for absolute certainty that they will be dead by the end of it. This was Saul’s predicament here. The burden of that knowledge must have been unbearable. Questions about how Saul actually died abound since there seems to be two different version of the story in the Scriptures which need to be reconciled. This chapter also sparked conversation about ancient Israelite burial methods and suicide. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-29-30-david-is-rebuffed-by-philistia-in-fighting-israel-but-he-rescues-his-wives/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-29-30-david-is-rebuffed-by-philistia-in-fighting-israel-but-he-rescues-his-wives/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:00:19 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1111 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-29-30-david-is-rebuffed-by-philistia-in-fighting-israel-but-he-rescues-his-wives/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Achish,Amalek,battle,David,ephod,mercy,Philistine,Ziklag David volunteers to follow the Philistines into war but the Philistine leaders rebuke him and send him away. David remains in favor with Achish as he leaves the Philistines in peace and they battle the Israelites on their own. David volunteers to follow the Philistines into war but the Philistine leaders rebuke him and send him away. David remains in favor with Achish as he leaves the Philistines in peace and they battle the Israelites on their own. This release from service was a blessing because David had to rescue his wives and family as well as the families of his men from the raiding Amalekites. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-21-david-flees-shaul-to-nob-philistia/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-21-david-flees-shaul-to-nob-philistia/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:00:31 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=920 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-21-david-flees-shaul-to-nob-philistia/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Ahimelech,Bread of the Presence - consecrated bread,David,Doeg,Gath,Goliath,Jonathan,King Saul,Nob,Philistine,Zadok David flees Saul on Jonathan’s command since Saul had set out to kill him. He first flees to the priestly city of Nob and later flees to the land of the Philistines, his sworn enemy. David flees Saul on Jonathan’s command since Saul had set out to kill him. He first flees to the priestly city of Nob and later flees to the land of the Philistines, his sworn enemy. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-david-acquires-100-foreskins-as-michal-bride-price/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-david-acquires-100-foreskins-as-michal-bride-price/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:00:45 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=774 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-david-acquires-100-foreskins-as-michal-bride-price/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,foreskin,Jonathan,Michal,Philistine David and Yonatan/Yahonatan cemented a strong friendship. Meanwhile, David wins the hand of Saul's daughter Michal by returning from battle with 100 foreskins in hand. David and Yonatan/Yahonatan cemented a strong friendship. Meanwhile, David wins the hand of Saul's daughter Michal by returning from battle with 100 foreskins in hand. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-17-david-and-the-lord-vs-goliath-and-his-mighty-height/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-17-david-and-the-lord-vs-goliath-and-his-mighty-height/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:00:41 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=703 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-17-david-and-the-lord-vs-goliath-and-his-mighty-height/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,Goliath,King Saul,Philistine The account of David vs. Goliath is so well-known that many who haven't read the Bible know it is about a seemingly overpowered force overpowering a seemingly greater foe. Yet what faith in the LORD drove David to take on such a foe and stop when the ... The account of David vs. Goliath is so well-known that many who haven't read the Bible know it is about a seemingly overpowered force overpowering a seemingly greater foe. Yet what faith in the LORD drove David to take on such a foe and stop when the task was complete? Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-14-jonathan-victory-saul-edict-and-folly/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-14-jonathan-victory-saul-edict-and-folly/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:00:20 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=646 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-14-jonathan-victory-saul-edict-and-folly/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,ark,David,Jonathan,King Saul,Philistine,Torah The decline of Saul's rule over Israel is again evident in 1st Samuel 14. His son Jonathan shows himself to be a great warrior against the Philistines with some characteristics of David. The decline of Saul's rule over Israel is again evident in 1st Samuel 14. His son Jonathan shows himself to be a great warrior against the Philistines with some characteristics of David. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-7-israel-returns-to-god/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-7-israel-returns-to-god/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:00:37 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=334 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-7-israel-returns-to-god/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,ark,Philistine In another fulfillment of the prophetess Hannah's prayer (1st Samuel 2), Israel repents from bringing false gods into the nation, and Philistia is routed in battle. In another fulfillment of the prophetess Hannah's prayer (1st Samuel 2), Israel repents from bringing false gods into the nation, and Philistia is routed in battle. Hallel Fellowship no 1:00:22 http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-5-6-philistia-returns-ark-to-israel/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-5-6-philistia-returns-ark-to-israel/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:00:17 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=322 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-5-6-philistia-returns-ark-to-israel/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Philistine Israel sadly lost the Ark of God's Testimony in battle with Philistia by treating it as a talisman of victory rather then depending on God Himself. In this passage, Philistia learned unpleasantly that the God of Israel superseded their god Dagon. Israel sadly lost the Ark of God's Testimony in battle with Philistia by treating it as a talisman of victory rather then depending on God Himself. In this passage, Philistia learned unpleasantly that the God of Israel superseded their god Dagon. Philistia falsely believed their victory came from the benevolence of their gods, particularly Dagon, their fertility god. However in 1st Samuel 5-6, we discover God's hand in this event as the Philistines slowly discover who is more powerful — Dagon or the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — and how God, with patience and humor, revealed His power to the ignorant Philistines. Food for thought from the recorded discussion How many people really died in either Philistia or Beth Shemash? Some translations speak of tumors, some speak of hemorrhoids? What were these sores? Where did the Philistines first place the Ark when they took it from the Israelites? What was the name of the town? What is Dagon? Were the Philistines monotheistic? What kind of rites were performed in Dagon’s temple? What happened to the statue of Dagon when the Ark was in the temple? How did the Philistines respond to the collapse of the idol of Dagon? What illness happened to the people while the Ark was in Philistine territory? Were the judgments on the Philistines similar to the judgments against the Egyptians? Where did the Philistine’s move the Ark next? What happened to the people of Gath (1st Sam. 5:9)? Where was the Ark moved next? What happened in Ekron? Why were the judgments intensifying in severity? How long had the Ark been in Philistine territory (1st Sam. 6:1)? Why did the Philistines want to send the Ark back with gifts? What gifts back were sent with the Ark? Why did the Philistines use milk cows to return the Ark rather than oxen? Where did the cows take the Ark? What happened to the Ark after it arrived in Beth Shemesh? How did God judge the residents of Beth Shemesh? Where did the Ark go from there? How does this story connect with the story of the matriarch Sarah (Genesis 20)? How did God close up the “holes” of people of Abimelech’s household? What does that tell us about how God communicates with people in judgment? What does it mean to carry the promise of God? Why was this story recorded? How many times has this pattern happened in history? Reader: Dave DeFever. Speaker: Daniel Agee. Hallel Fellowship no 50:16 http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-4-loving-symbols-over-god/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-4-loving-symbols-over-god/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:00:00 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=312 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-4-loving-symbols-over-god/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,ark,Philistine,Shiloh Israel's high priest at the time, Eli, witnesses two horrible outcomes of his indulgence of the immorality of his sons and that effect on the nation: their deaths and the capture of the LORD's symbolic throne on earth, the Ark of the Testimony. Israel's high priest at the time, Eli, witnesses two horrible outcomes of his indulgence of the immorality of his sons and that effect on the nation: their deaths and the capture of the LORD's symbolic throne on earth, the Ark of the Testimony. Food for thought from the recorded discussion Parallel passages: Jer. 7:12; Jer. 26:6-9; Psa. 78:56-73 Who was the judge of the people at the time? Who were consulted after Israel’s initial defeat? What was the process of removing the ark from the tabernacle? Why didn’t God miraculously intervene when the sons of Eli removed the Ark from the tabernacle? Did God judge the two sons of Eli? How? Was God happy to “live” in the tabernacle after the sons of Eli removed the ark from Shiloh? How was the Ark greeted by the army camp? Was the presence of the ark in the camp advantageous militarily to the Israelites? How did the Philistines react to the presence of the ark in the Israelite camp? How did the Philistines galvanize themselves? Who was the last leader of Israel who consulted God before going to battle? Main reasons God seems to have allowed this defeat to occur: Idol worship in Israel. Eli’s sons corrupted the people and the tabernacle. Israel took the ark without asking Him Didn’t consult Samuel or God God will use this incident to make the Philistines fear Him God’s home (Shiloh) was defiled. Who is the Benjaminite runner who told Eli the news? What caused Phineas’ wife’s despair immediately before she died? What did she name her son? What happened to Shiloh as a result of this fight? How did Israel remember Shiloh later in their history (Jer. 26:6-9)? How is Jeremiah’s prophesy similar to Stephens’ trial hundreds of years later? What does the Psalmist say about Shiloh and the history preceding her desolation (Psa. 78:56-73)? Which tribe had control of the Ark between the time of Joshua and the time of Eli? Which tribe had control of the Ark after it’s return from the Philistines? Speaker: Daniel Agee. Hallel Fellowship no 51:18