June 5, 2024 James 1:19-21 Now when we get to verse 19, your translation might have this passage under a new heading. In the ESV (the English Standard Version)…
June 5, 2024 James 1:12 James begins in verse 12 by commending the person who remains steadfast while enduring trials. James says that there is a blessing that comes…
June 5, 2024 James 1:13-15 One of the things James knows about human nature is that it is easy to cast blame when it comes to falling into sin:…
June 5, 2024 James 1:9-11 In these three verses James mentions two types of people. The lowly and the rich. And his purpose in this passage is to exhort…
June 4, 2024 James 1:5-8 The word “if” in verse 5 could also be translated “since.” James recognized that we are all going to walk through trials and we…
June 4, 2024 James 1:2-4 James begins his letter in a surprising way considering he is writing to people who have experienced suffering. He writes in verse 2, “Count…
June 4, 2024 James 1:1 In verse 1 the author introduced himself as James. Now within the 12 disciples of Jesus, there were two James. This author was not…