Suffering and sick saints James 5 Key Verses: 4, 9, 12, 16, 20 Wealth can be a wonderful thing. It can also be a curse. James nails the wealthy recipients of this letter on one particular area. They were not compensating their workers sufficiently. The wealthy have a responsibility to share their wealth. This isContinue reading “Day 192”
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Day 191
Keeping calm in conflicts James 4 Key Verses: 3, 7, 11, 14, 17 Prayer requests can be tricky things. It can be hard to know the motives behind the request, even with our own requests. We pray for finances, but we are unwilling to be disciplined in our spending. We pray for our health, butContinue reading “Day 191”
Day 190
Restraining the unbridled tongue James 3 Key Verses: 1, 8, 10, 16 Teachers, whether they are public school teachers or Bible teachers, have an awesome responsibility. James writes specifically about Bible teachers, saying that they will be judged for their teaching activities. Because we deal with eternity, we must be very careful what and howContinue reading “Day 190”
Day 189
Obedience that accompanies faith James 2 Key Verses: 1, 8, 13, 17, 23, 26 Showing favorites is another way of saying prejudice with actions attached. John points out that prejudice based on wealth is an easy target. We see it being played out in the political arena every day. Taxing the rich, paying their fairContinue reading “Day 189”
Day 188
Working patience through trials James 1 Key Verses: 3, 9, 12, 14, 22, 27 It can be really hard when you are in the middle of a trial to see the positive. Usually we get sucked into the here and now and can’t see anything else. James wants us to know that when we areContinue reading “Day 188”
James – Day 188.00
James Acrostic Theme: WORKS Author: James the brother of Jesus Date Written: sometime between 48-50 Audience: Jewish Christians Key Verse: 1:22 Outline: Salutation (1:1) I. True Religion Endures Trials And Temptations (1:2-18) A. With Joy And Patience (1:2-4) B. With Wisdom From God (1:5-8) C. With A Proper Perspective (1:9-11) D.Continue reading “James – Day 188.00”
16Dec 2010 James 5:19
19 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, People can wander from the truth, and we need to be willing to go get them and bring them back. This is not a forced kidnapping situation. This, as all actions as a believer, is carried outContinue reading “16Dec 2010 James 5:19”
15Dec 2010 James 5:17
17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Elijah, the prophet from the Old Testament whom the Lord used to perform many miracles, was just a man like us. That is really hardContinue reading “15Dec 2010 James 5:17”
14Dec 2010 James 5:13
13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. All emotions are acceptable when expressed at the proper time. When we are depressed, it is OK to express that depression. We don’t have to hide behind a smile. We are allowed to have theseContinue reading “14Dec 2010 James 5:13”
12Dec 2010 James 5:9
9 Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! Teenagers are famous grumblers. We have all grumbled as some point in our lives. Grumbling usually occurs when we feel we can’t say anything, and we believe the person telling us what to do doesn’t knowContinue reading “12Dec 2010 James 5:9”
The Arnold Journey 