Author: Dr Kevin Hall
The World That Prepared the Way (Intertestamental Period to Passion Week) Long before Jesus stood in the temple courts—long before tables were overturned and voices raised—a world had been quietly, steadily prepared. History was not random. It was aligning. For nearly four hundred years, there had been silence—no prophets, no new Scripture, no divine interruption recorded. Yet heaven was not absent. Beneath the surface, God was arranging the stage. Empires rose. Systems formed. Cultures collided. And all of it… was moving toward a moment. The Infrastructure of Redemption When the Pax Romana settled over the Mediterranean world, it brought more…
Monday Evening into Tuesday Morning (Mark 11:12–14, 20–21) The crowds have thinned. The noise of the temple—coins scattering, tables overturning, voices rising—has faded into the distance. Jerusalem, once electric with praise, now settles into uneasy quiet. And Jesus leaves again. Back to Bethany. It is here, in the stillness away from the city, that Monday begins to settle—not as a conclusion, but as a warning. Because what Jesus did in the temple…He already declared in the fig tree. A Word Spoken in Passing On the way into the city that morning, it seemed like a small moment—almost incidental. A fig…
By Dr. Kevin A. Hall As an educational leader, I am often asked a question that continues to shape policy, parenting decisions, and student aspirations alike: Is college still worth it? This is not just an economic question—it is a leadership question. It is about vision, access, equity, and long-term outcomes for the next generation. From my perspective, and supported by extensive research, the answer is clear—but nuanced. The Promise of Higher Education I have observed that students pursue higher education with hope—hope for stability, opportunity, and a better future. That hope is not misplaced. Research consistently shows that earning…
Monday of Passion Week (Mark 11:11–19; Matthew 21:12–13) The cheers of Sunday have not yet faded. “Hosanna” still echoes in the streets. The city still remembers the King who entered on a donkey. But as the sun sets on that triumphant day, Jesus does something unexpected—He does not seize the moment. He pauses. Mark tells us: “So Jesus went into Jerusalem and into the temple. So when He had looked around at all things, as the hour was already late, He went out to Bethany with the twelve” (Mark 11:11). He looks. He observes. He leaves. This is not hesitation—it…
Understanding the Beginning of Christian Leadership In Scripture, leadership does not begin with ambition, talent, or opportunity. It begins with calling. Calling is the moment when God initiates a relationship of responsibility with a person, inviting them to participate in His purposes. It is not self-assigned, self-generated, or self-sustained. It is received. God speaks, summons, and entrusts—often before a leader feels ready, recognized, or clear about the outcome. This pattern is consistent across Scripture.
The Final Week Begins (John 11–12) The road to Jerusalem does not begin with palm branches—it begins with a grave. Just outside the holy city, in the quiet village of Bethany, Jesus does something that cannot be explained away, debated into obscurity, or ignored. He stands before the tomb of Lazarus—a man dead four days—and calls him out. “Lazarus, come forth!” (John 11:43, NKJV) And he does. In that moment, everything changes. This is no longer a question of teaching, parables, or miracles whispered in Galilee. This is resurrection power—public, undeniable, dangerous. Many believe. Others report. And from that point…
When Leadership Is Reframed by God Israel’s transition from Saul to David is not merely a change in kings—it is a theological correction in leadership. In 1 Samuel 8, the people ask for a king “like the nations,” prioritizing visibility, strength, and external leadership models. Saul represents this choice: he is impressive, capable, and publicly affirmed, yet his leadership gradually reveals a deeper issue—authority exercised without sustained obedience to God. By 1 Samuel 16, God pivots. He does not search for another outwardly qualified leader. Instead, He sends Samuel to an unlikely place—to a shepherd in the fields. David is…
Why the Middle East Still Matters in God’s Story The headlines coming out of the Middle East often feel urgent, complex, and at times overwhelming. Wars, alliances, political tensions, and global reactions dominate the news cycle. Yet beneath the modern conflict lies a story far older than today’s borders—a story that stretches back thousands of years and is deeply rooted in both history and Scripture. To understand what is unfolding today, one must step into the long narrative of Israel—a people whose identity has survived exile, empire, dispersion, and return. This is not just a political story.It is a historical…
Grounded in the Priesthood of the Believer In many Christian traditions, Communion is administered within the gathered Church under the guidance of ordained leadership. Yet Scripture also presents a powerful truth: through Jesus Christ, every believer has direct access to God. This raises an important question—can a Christian, grounded in faith and guided by Scripture, participate in Communion personally? This study explores that question through the lens of the priesthood of the believer, examining how Christ’s finished work reshapes access, authority, and participation in the life of worship THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER The foundation of this theology begins with…
Iran, Ancient Persia, and the Long Story of a Nation When modern readers hear the name Iran, they often think of nuclear negotiations, regional conflict, or political tensions with the West. News headlines tend to present Iran as a modern geopolitical problem. Yet the land we call Iran today carries a story far older than contemporary politics. It is the heir of one of the most influential civilizations in human history. Before it was called Iran, the world knew this land as Persia. The Persian civilization emerged more than 2,500 years ago on the Iranian plateau, a vast region stretching…