An English teacher might call James 1:22 the “thesis statement” for the book of James. It says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Let me give you an illustration that might help you better understand what James in saying: Let’s say that you own a print [...]
Who Was James? #1 James was the half-brother of Jesus. Mark 6:3 lists the names of Jesus’ four half-brothers. (Jesus has some sisters, too.) James is the first listed, meaning that he is probably the oldest of Jesus’ younger brothers. James and Jesus would have spent a great deal of time with one another [...]
Marriage: Designed for Disciple Making 20 My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. Proverbs 6:20-22 Marriage is [...]
Introduction MUSICIAN ILLUSTRATION: In college, I travelled with several different musical groups that played Christian music and presented the gospel Years after these groups disbanded, I received a call from one of the musicians. He was getting a divorce. On further investigation, it turned out that he had been hitting his wife and [...]
