Category: Prophets and Writings

These studies cover the ancient grouping of Hebrew Bible writings called Nevi’im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings). These books include from Joshua through Malachi in the conventional Christian canon.

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Apostolic Writings Appointments With God Discussions Passover Prophets and Writings Torah Unleavened Bread

Prepared on the inside: Why our relationship with God matters more than our supplies (Exodus 12; Luke 14)

This digital oil painting in bold palette knife style, created by ChatGPT, depicts the interior of a partially ruined warehouse. Shelves on both sides are broken and collapsing, with scattered boxes, cans, and supplies strewn across the dusty floor, emphasizing disorder and loss. In the center, a woman sits calmly amid the debris, holding an open Bible in her hands. Her face is turned upward toward a warm beam of golden light streaming through a jagged hole in the roof, illuminating her with a sense of peace and spiritual focus. The contrast between the chaotic, shadowed surroundings and the radiant light highlights the theme of inner faith over physical preparedness. The image includes this text overlay, “Prepared on the inside: Why our relationship with God matters more than our supplies (Exodus 12; Luke 14),” and features a Hallel.info watermark in the lower right corner.

Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread teach us to be spiritually prepared, not just stocked up for doomsday. Chametz (leaven) vs. matzah (unleavened bread), clean (fit to approach God’s presence) vs. unclean (unfit to approach), Mary vs. Martha, Israel at Sinai, and Joshua at Jericho. Through these Bible stories we learn to discern good and bad teaching, count the true cost of discipleship, and choose what really matters — Heaven’s presence with us. It’s a call to move from Egypt to home, prepared on the inside, not ruled by fear.

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Apostolic Writings Appointments With God Discussions Passover Prophets and Writings Torah

Triumphal entry & Passover lamb selection day: Seeing Palm Sunday through a Hebrew lens (John 12; Exodus 40)

This palette knife oil painting created by ChatGPT depicts the Triumphal Entry in ancient Jerusalem during Passover lamb selection day. At the center, Yeshua (Jesus) rides a donkey along a crowded road leading toward the city gates, bathed in warm, golden light. Surrounding Him, large crowds wave palm branches and shout in celebration, while multiple people carry spotless white lambs, visually linking the Passover sacrifice with the Messiah. The scene is rendered in thick, textured impasto strokes with vibrant spring colors, dynamic movement, and a prophetic, emotionally charged atmosphere. The background shows Jerusalem’s walls and gates glowing in the distance under a radiant sky. A text overlay reads: “Triumphal entry & Passover lamb selection day: Seeing Palm Sunday through a Hebrew lens (John 12; Exodus 40).” A “Hallel.info” watermark appears in the lower right corner.

The Triumphal Entry of Yeshua (Jesus) into Jerusalem on “Palm Sunday” actually is part of a chain of several of the LORD’s appointed times that lay out Heaven’s plan. On the very day Israel would choose the Passover lamb, Jerusalem unknowingly “selected” the Lamb of God. It’s one unified message of how Messiah would save humanity, from deliverance out of the “house of bondage” to the final dwelling of God with redeemed people in Zion.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

God didn’t make a mistake with you: Finding value in your ‘one talent’ (Exodus 38, Matthew 25; Luke 12; Jeremiah 29–30; Romans 12; 1Corinthians 12)

Alt-text: A digital oil palette knife–style painting created by ChatGPT shows a humble figure kneeling in a garden-like field at dawn. The person gently holds a small, newly uncovered gold coin, which glows warmly in the soft pink and golden light of the rising sun. The earth around them is freshly disturbed, with a small hole and a simple basket nearby, while textured greenery and flowers fill the scene. The figure’s posture conveys awe and quiet realization rather than shame, evoking a sense of awakening and personal worth. On the left side of the image is a text overlay that reads, “God didn't make a mistake with you: Finding value in your 'one talent' (Exodus 38, Matthew 25; Luke 12; Jeremiah 29–30; Romans 12; 1Corinthians 12).” A “Hallel.info” watermark appears in the lower right corner.

Skills, money, influence, spiritual gifts and opportunities. God’s gifts are trusts we must steward well. From this tour through several places in Scripture, we learn that every believer is a vital part in God’s living dwelling place. Instead of envy or fear, we’re called to faithful, joyful service. Discover how to stop burying your talent, embrace your God-given role, and live as truly rich in God’s eyes today and eternally.

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Appointments With God Discussions Prophets and Writings Purim Torah

From captivity to new covenant: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and the how of return (Exodus 33; Ezekiel 36)

Alt-text: Digital painting created by ChatGPT in a bold, textured oil palette knife style, formatted in a 16:9 landscape composition. The image is split evenly into two epic biblical scenes. On the left, Queen Esther, dressed in flowing white and blue garments with gold accents, reverently reaches out to touch the tip of King Ahasuerus’s golden scepter as he sits on an ornate throne in a richly decorated Persian palace. The king wears royal red and gold robes and a crown, and the scene glows with warm gold and amber tones. On the right, men in ancient dress rebuild Jerusalem’s stone wall. Some workers lay large blocks while gripping swords at their sides, and armed guards stand watch on the wall, scanning the distant hills under a dramatic sky streaked with blue and gold. Thick impasto brushstrokes give the entire composition a dynamic, sculpted texture. In the lower left corner, text overlay reads: “From captivity to new covenant: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and the how of return (Exodus 33; Ezekiel 36).” A Hallel.info watermark appears in the lower right corner.

As we celebrate Purim, we explore how God’s presence — more than ritual — was at the heart of the restoration of Israel recorded in Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebuilding walls parallels the restoring of homes and hearts via practical boundaries, discernment and daily “filters” of the mind. True restoration begins inward (New Covenant), sealed with the blood of Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) and empowered by the Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit). Esther’s courage and Nehemiah’s rebuilding inspire action amid exile and imperfection. Walk toward Zion by cultivating the Spirit’s work in you.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Life With God Prophets and Writings Tithe & Finances Torah

Render to God what is God’s: Identity, ownership and stewardship in Scripture (Exodus 30; 2Kings 12; 2Corinthians 9)

A digital palette knife oil painting created by ChatGPT shows a radiant human heart formed from glowing treasure — gold coins, widow’s mites, half-shekel silver, a vial of anointing oil, and carved Temple stones — suspended above an open ancient scroll with softly blurred Hebrew script. Thick impasto textures and bold strokes in deep blue, crimson, gold, and white light convey spiritual intensity and total heart investment in the Kingdom of Heaven. On the right side, text reads, “Render to God what Is God’s: Identity, ownership and stewardship in Scripture (Exodus 30; 2Kings 12; 2Corinthians 9).” A Hallel.info watermark appears in the lower right corner.

Some thrill at going “all in” on a risky but profitable venture or free-climbing a skyscraper. But what does it really mean to go all-in for the Kingdom of God? From the half-shekel “ransom” in Exodus to the repairs of the neglected Temple in 2Kings, from the widow’s mite to apostle Paul’s call to cheerful giving that’s responsibly managed, we see that God isn’t chasing our money. He’s pursuing our hearts. We’re ransomed from bondage to our past; entrusted with time, talents and treasure; and invited to invest them where they matter most: in eternal, kingdom-building living.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

‘Most holy to the LORD’: What the altar of incense reveals about prayer (Exodus 30; Malachi 1–2; John 17; Revelation 8)

Oil-palette-knife–style digital illustration by ChatGPT showing incense as intercessory prayer across earthly and heavenly realms. On the left, Aaron the high priest ministers at the golden altar of incense inside the tabernacle, with thick smoke rising and a clearly defined seven-branch menorah glowing behind him in warm gold tones. At the center, the Messiah stands as the superior High Priest, hands lifted in prayer, surrounded by intertwined grapevines symbolizing unity and His John 17 intercession, visually bridging earth and heaven. On the right, a Revelation 8 scene unfolds: an angel adds incense to the prayers of the saints before a radiant throne, as stormy skies, fire, and trumpet-judgment imagery emerge in cooler, dramatic hues. The painting uses heavy, expressive strokes and contrasts warm incense light with dark, turbulent judgment clouds. A text overlay in the lower middle reads, “‘Most holy to the LORD’: What the altar of incense reveals about prayer (Exodus 30; Malachi 1–2; John 17; Revelation 8).” A Hallel.info watermark appears in the upper right corner.

In this study we explore Exodus 30 to Revelation 8. They reveal that the altar of incense in ancient Israel’s Tabernacle is a powerful picture of how our prayers rise like incense before God. We learn from Hannah’s heartfelt prayer, the high priestly intercession of Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) in John 17, and the prophet Malachi’s warning against empty worship. Together they call us to pure, devoted prayer, genuine repentance, and unity in truth. That’s so our lives become a living offering “most holy to the LORD.”

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Called, filled, sent: What the Torah says about anointing, service and spiritual fruit (Exodus 29; Isaiah 61–62; Hebrews 2)

Oil palette knife style digital painting by Grok of a young man with curly hair gazing upward in reverence, hands raised open to receive. Thick, textured strokes in warm golds, browns, and shadows create dramatic light from above. Overlays: Upper right: "Called, filled, sent"; Lower left: "What the Torah says about anointing, service and spiritual fruit (Exodus 29; Isaiah 61–62; Hebrews 2)"; Lower right: "Hallel.info" watermark. Conveys divine calling, spiritual empowerment, and readiness for service.

The Holy One of Israel outfits believers with new garments, anointing, and overflowing Spirit for service. Ordaining the Tabernacle priesthood, filling them with the Spirit for service, points to how apostle Paul’s statement “Christ is the end of the Law” actually relates to His bringing righteousness to fullness. What this means for today: Seek spiritual gifts for the common good, guard against coveting these gifts, value inner devotion over outward form, and follow the Messiah’s example of humble service and sacrificial leadership.