Loving Your "Poor" Neighbor (James 2:8-13)
(James 2:8-13)"Now, if you fulfill what, according to scripture, is a royal law—“You shall love your neighbor as yourself”—you are doing well; But if you are respecters of persons you are committing a...
26 Feb 202119min
True Religion (James 1:27-2:7)
(James 1:27-2:7)Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.My brothers and sister...
19 Feb 202121min
Quick to Listen but Slow to Anger and Speak (James 1:17-26)
(James 1:17-26)Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of h...
12 Feb 202119min
Trials and Desires (James 1:12-16)
James 1:12-16“Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. No one, when tempted, should ...
5 Feb 202118min
The Exaltation of the Poor (James 1:9-11)
The Bottom Line: the riches of this life pass away but the poor can exult in their elevation. “And let the lowly brother exult in his elevation, But the rich man in his abasement, because he will pas...
29 Jan 202121min
Acting on Wisdom (James 1:5-8)
Bottom Line: Wisdom is already embedded in scripture, and, if we are to have faith, we have to take a step on the Way.
22 Jan 202121min
Trials and Responsibility
The Bottom Line: Our trials lead to patience which, ultimately, leads to us becoming fully-developed, complete, and missing nothing. James 1:1-4
15 Jan 202122min
Opposing the Government Through Baptism
The Bottom Line: Jesus does announce the coming of a new kingdom, but it’s one not of this world.
8 Jan 202124min
