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Jude – Now I will praise the Lord
Who is Jude? The first thing I want to know about any letter I receive is who sent it to me. So as a leader or member of one of several churches we would want to be certain of the identity of the author of Jude and the authenticity of Jude’s message. Jude, a bondservant…
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James – Above all – 9
But above all things, my brethren, swear not… James 5:12a KJV You had begun to count the barrage of important words to the congregation. “FINALLY,” says the preacher after a lengthy sermon, as our dull ears and glassy eyes slowly return, “point number nine.” Peter, Paul and others frequently conclude with ‘finally,’ James closes his…
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James and Jerusalem’s Controversy – 7
Jerusalem’s controversy at the time of Jesus and James continues to this day, yet goes back to the centuries before Christ. “ירושלים, ירושלים, ההורגת את הנביאים ורוגמת באבנים את שליחי אלוהים, פעמים רבות חפצתי לקבץ את בניך כתרנגולת המקבצת את אפרוחיה תחת כנפיה, אולם לא הנחתם לי. הבשורה על-פי לוקס 13:34 Habrit Hakhadasha/Haderekh (HHH) I…
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James and Jesus: Brothers – 6
Although we took an initial look at the identity of the letter writer in Witness of a Converted Brother, before we ask ourselves about the conclusion of James’ letter, I would like to go back to take a look at the relationship between James and Jesus. James, Bond-servant of his Brother Ἰάκωβος θεοῦ καὶ κυρίου…
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James – Teachers and Wisdom – 5
Worldly Wisdom~Biblical Wisdom Wisdom? σοφία sophia Who comes to mind when you read or hear the word, ‘wisdom?’ Perhaps Aristotle or Plato or maybe even Solomon come to mind. Did you wonder, who’s the smartest person I know? Perhaps a contest of quick recall or someone other than our letter writer comes to mind. Our…
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James – Count It All Joy -2
Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials… James 1:2 RSV πειρασμός Trials & Temptations Messengers from Jerusalem arrive with a letter from the leader of the church. (Can’t wait to hear their good news.) So what is the first thing James has to say to all of us? Consider all of…
