Doulos Hal’s Topical Blog Index

His-Story (History) Series:

• Part I: The Lord of the Scroll – Fellowship Lost!
• Part II: The Lord of the Scroll – The Two Kingdoms
• Part III: The Lord of the Scroll – The Revelation of the King!
• Part IV: The Lord of the Scroll – The Death of the King
• Part V: The Lord of the Scroll – The Re-Birth of the King!
• Part VI: The Lord of the Scroll – Salvation
• Part VII: The Lord of the Scroll – Revelation of the King’s Bride!
• Part VIII: The Lord of the Scroll – Revelation of the King of Kings!
• Part IX: The Lord of the Scroll – The Lord of Hosts
• Part X: The Lord of the Scroll – When will the King of Kings Return?
• Part XI: The Lord of the Scroll – Daniel’s 70th Week (God’s Throne Room)
• Part XII: The Lord of the Scroll – Daniel’s 70th Week (The Beginning of Birth Pains (BBP))
• Part XIII: The Lord of the Scroll – Daniel’s 70th Week (The Great Tribulation (GTrib))
• Part XIV: The Lord of the Scroll – Daniel’s 70th Week (The Day of the Lord (DOL))
• Part XV: The Lord of the Scroll – Daniel’s 70th Week (GTrib and DOL Revisited)
• Part XVI: The Lord of the Scroll – Daniel’s 70th Week (Mourning Revisited)
• Part XVII: The Lord of the Scroll – The Return of the King of Kings to Earth!
• Part XVIII The Lord of the Scroll – God has made everything fit beautifully in its appropriate time

On Becoming a Disciple of Christ

• Credentials of Jesus as the Messiah through Fulfilled Prophecy
• The Sign Given to the Shepherds
• God is For, With, and In Us!
• Our Shepherd
• Crushed, not Broken
• No Resurrection and Ascension, No Salvation
• Redeemed by the Blood of Jesus
• None Has Been Forgiven Little
• Repentance-free Forgiveness?
• Choose to be the Chosen

Discipleship for New Christians

• Why Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) Immersion?
• Remember Jesus!
• United in Spirit
• Focus on Conformance, not Performance!
• Living in Harmony with the Holy Wind
• Intentionally Hearing God
• Religious Folklore – Christians can Misplace Their Salvation
• That’s How You Know!
• WDGG? How to make GOoD Decisions!

Discover Prayer Series:

• We Must Ask
• Seek Only Our Heavenly Father’s Glory
• Pray the Promise, Not Just the Problem
• Pray in Faith
• Live a Lifestyle of Unconditionally Loving Others
• Have an Attitude of Gratitude
• Be Persistent
• Power Dressing for Prayer
• The Lord’s Prayer: The Outline for Prayer Given to Us by Jesus

The Beautiful Attitudes Series:

• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part I: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part II: Blessed are those who Mourn
• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part III: Blessed are the Meek
• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part IV: Blessed are those that Hunger and Thirst
• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part V: Blessed are the Merciful
• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part VI: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part VII: Blessed are the Peacemakers
• The Beautiful Attitudes – Part VIII: Blessed are those who are Persecuted 

Authentic Relationships Series:

• Authentic Relationships: Introduction
• Authentic Relationships: Loving One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Forgiving, Accepting, and Bearing with One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Being Devoted to Another and Honoring Another Above Ourselves
• Authentic Relationships: Greeting and Being Hospitable to One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Being Kind, Compassionate, and Sharing with One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Serving, Carrying Burdens, and Building Up One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Instructing and Admonishing One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Praying for One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Confessing Your Sins to and Being of the Same Mind Toward One Another
• Authentic Relationships: Submitting to One Another

Discipleship for Maturing Christians

• Spiritual Transformation Demystified
• Religious Nut or Passion Fruit?
• Nomen Est Omen
• What is the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit?
• Why was God’s Unique Son Given the Name Above All Names?
• Enter Epigenetics, Exit Evolution
• Healing by Medicine or Miracle?
• God’s CIA

The Five Phases of Spiritual Growth Series:

• Have You got Your Big Boy Pants On?
• Is Your Engine Running?
• God’s Rock Tumbler
• God’s Tractor Pull
• A License to Learn

The Ten Commandments Series:

• The Ten Opportunities
• The Tenth Opportunity
• The Ninth Opportunity
• The Eighth Opportunity
• The Seventh Opportunity
• The Sixth Opportunity
• The Fifth Opportunity
• The Fourth Opportunity
• The Third Opportunity
• The Second Opportunity
• The First Opportunity
• The Null Opportunity

The Tabernacle of Moses Series:

• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part I: The Outer Court
• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part II: The Holy Place – Golden Lampstand
• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part III: The Holy Place – Table of Showbread
• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part IV: The Holy Place – Golden Altar of Incense
• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part V: The Most Holy Place
• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part VI: The Priestly Garments
• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part VII: Our Great High Priest
• God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part VIII: The Women of the Tabernacle

Sacrifices and Offerings of the Old Covenant Series:

• The Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – Introduction
• The Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Burnt Offering
• The Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Meal Offering
• The Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Peace Offering
• The Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Sin Offering
• The Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Trespass Offering
• The Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Red Heifer Offering

Feasts, Festivals, and Important Occasions of the Biblical Covenants Series:

• The Feasts of Israel – Introduction
• The Feasts of Israel – Hebrew Calendars, New Moon, Sabbath Year, and the Jubilee Year
• The Feasts of Israel – Sabbath

– The Spring Festivals:

• The Feasts of Israel – Passover
• The Feasts of Israel – Unleavened Bread
• The Feasts of Israel – Firstfruits
• The Feasts of Israel – Weeks (Pentecost)

– Seven Church Conditions during the Church Age:

• Prologue
• Jesus the Messiah!
• The Legalistic Congregation (Ephesus)
• The Persecuted and Faithful Congregation (Smyrna)
• The Persecuted and Compromised Congregation (Pergamos)
• The Licentious Congregation (Thyatira)
• The Dying Congregation (Sardis)
• The “Canceled” and Faithful Congregation (Philadelphia)
• The Dead Congregation (Laodicea)

– The Fall Festivals:

• The Feasts of Israel – Trumpets
• The Feasts of Israel – Day of Atonements
• The Feasts of Israel – Tabernacles
• The Feasts of Israel – Dedication (Hanukkah)

Biblical Typologies, Metaphors, & Similes Series:

• The Old Leaven of the Kingdom of Darkness
• The New Leaven of the Kingdom of Heaven
• Wine
• Finely Sifted (Wheat) Flour
• Frankincense
• Olive Oil
• Honey
• Salt
• Waving and Heaving
• Barley
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze
• Stone
• Wood
• Linen
• Iron
• Shofar and Trumpet

God’s Thoughts and Ways Series:

• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part I (Jeroboam)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part II (Paul)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part III (Lazarus)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part IV (Balaam)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part V (King Saul)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part VI (Abel and Cain)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part VII (National Judgment)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part VIII (Joseph)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part IX (Peter)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part X (Invitation, Refusal, Banishment)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part XI (Mary Mother of Jesus)
• God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part XII (Zipporah, Wife of Moses)

Discipleship for Ministering Christians

• Jesus did not “Go Native” while on His Earthly Mission… What about you and me?
• Would the Real Jesus Please be Lifted Up!
• The Phantom of the Ages

Holy Spirit series:

• God the Holy Spirit (Part I): Introducing the Holy Spirit
• God the Holy Spirit (Part II): The Holy Spirit is God!
• God the Holy Spirit (Part III): Is the Holy Spirit equal to God the Father and Son?
• God the Holy Spirit (Part IV): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Holy Spirit
• God the Holy Spirit (Part V): The Paradox of the Paraclete
• God the Holy Spirit (Part VI): How is the Holy Spirit Like a Dove?
• God the Holy Spirit (Part VII): Religious Folklore – We Do Not Get All of the Holy Spirit When Saved

Men’s Small Groups Series:

• Leading Men’s Small Groups – Introduction
• Leading Men’s Small Groups – Success Keys 1-3
• Leading Men’s Small Groups – Success Keys 4-6
• Leading Men’s Small Groups – Success Keys 7-9
• Leading Men’s Small Groups – How To Support Men Going Through Difficult Times
• Leading Men’s Small Groups – Virtual Meetings

Ministry to Men Series:

• Succeeding at Ministry to Men in the Local Church – Introduction
• Succeeding at Ministry to Men in the Local Church – Part I: The Key Ingredients
• Succeeding at Ministry to Men in the Local Church – Part II: Steps to Success
• Succeeding at Ministry to Men in the Local Church – Part III: Summary

Discipleship for Wounded Christians

• The Lord is My Shomer
• God, You do not seem big enough for all my problems!
• Evil is Triumphing over Good, God Will You Do Nothing?
• How to Suffer Effectively
• Fear-free Courage?
• How to Handle Unfair Trials from Leadership
• Kept in Jesus’ Name!
• Religious Folklore – Children are Held Accountable for the Sins of their Parents
• Religious Folklore – The Christian Life is one of Receiving Forgiveness for but not Victory over Habitual Sins
• Sex Sans Sin (SSS)
• Licensed to Kill
• Jesus and the Male Caught (Up) in Same-Sex Attraction
• Lay Me to Rest with Leah the Lovely!

Joy Series:

• Joy in the Mourning
• Jesus Our Joy
• Complaining is Anti-Praise
• Is our God Vain?

Overcoming Rejection Series:

• Rejection – Satan’s First Strategy for Your Destruction – Part I
• Rejection – Satan’s First Strategy for Your Destruction – Part II
• Rejection – Satan’s First Strategy for Your Destruction – Part III

ABCs of Overcoming Temptation series:

• The ABCs of Sinless Christian Living
• ABCs Part I: Avert Your Senses!
• ABCs Part II: Battle Lustful Thoughts
• ABCs Part III: Cling to Christ
• ABCs Part IV: S.W.A.T

The Book of Job Series:

• Job, Suffering is Part of the Job
• Job, God Planned a Happy Ending from the Beginning!
• Job, God is not Your Problem… Satan is!
• Job, God is Your Solution!
• Job, With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies?
• Job, Do not Despise the Wisdom of the Youth!
• Job, Brokenness is the only Way to Godliness

Breakthrough Series:

• 20/20 Vision for a Breakthrough
• 20/20 Plan(ting) for a Breakthrough

Luke 24:15. Matthew 13:52. 2 Peter 3:16. 1 Timothy 1:5. Psalms 71:9,18