Monthly Archives: May 2016
Exodus 1
Chapter 1 May 31, 2016 Moses had been historically accepted as the author of Exodus and it certainly seems to be written from his perspective coupled with an oral history likely handed down by his ancestors. The genealogy of the … Continue reading
James 4
Chapter 4 May 27, 206 James 4 is a very robust chapter full of substance, warning, and encouragement. Substance because he deals with inner motives, warning because he speaks frankly, and encouragement because he clearly addresses how to overcome … Continue reading
James 3
Chapter 3 May 26, 2016 The old saying goes, “Dynamite comes in small packages” is an adequate description of the tongue. There is not another part of the body that has caused as many problems as that little piece of … Continue reading
James 1
Chapter 1 May 24, 2016 The book of James was likely written by the half-brother of Jesus who was thought to be serving as the pastor of the church at Jerusalem. It is written to the 12 tribes which are … Continue reading
James Chapter 2
There isĀ a question in my mind as to whether the chapter break between James 1 and 2 is in the proper place. As divided in contemporary Bibles, chapter 1 ends with a test of obedience according the use of … Continue reading
James Chapter 1
Chapter 1 May 24, 2016 The book of James was likely written by the half-brother of Jesus who was thought to be serving as the pastor of the church at Jerusalem. It is written to the 12 tribes which are … Continue reading
James 5
Chapter 5 May 28, 2016 A Warning, An Exhortation, and a Call to Biblical Fellowship The connections between the final chapter of James and the Gospel of Matthew are striking. James and Matthew must have been reading the same material, … Continue reading →