This episode takes an in-depth look at the text of James 1:2-4,12. I mention in the episode that I would include the Strong's numbers for anyone who wanted to study the Greek terms we discussed more. Here they are:"Count" (G2233 - hegeomai)."Testing" (G1383 - dokimion)."Steadfast" (G5278 - hypomeno)."Perfect" (G5046 - teleios)."Complete" (G3648 - holokleros)."Blessed" (G3107 - makarios).Sources used:A.L.O.E. The Giant Killer. Mount Morris, NY, Lamplighter Publishing, August 2004, pp. 186-188....

2. We can't be trusted until we've been tested (James 1:2-4,12)

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In this episode we talk about being zealous for the Lord. Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 86: The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are fewEpisode 87: Guard your hopeGreek words referenced:Spoudé (G4710)Zeó (G2204) (source 1)Zeó (G2204) (source 2)Zelos (G2205)Zélótés (G2207)Scriptures referenced:Romans 12:11Deuteronomy 6:4-5Matthew 22:37-40John 14:151 Corinthians 3:6Acts 18:24-282 Peter 3:18John 2:13-17Titus 2:11-14Acts 6-7Exodus 18Matthew 26:59-61Luke 23:34, 46Romans 8:9Jo...

88. Feed your zeal

In this episode we talk about the crucial importance of walking in biblical hope.Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 21: "I never knew you"Episode 24: The GospelEpisode 82: Do not despise the time in betweenEpisode 86: The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are fewScriptures referenced:Job 23:8-9Job 30:26Job 42:51 Peter 5:7Philippians 4:7Psalm 55:22Proverbs 12:25Proverbs 13:12Psalm 39:7Psalm 42:11Jeremiah 22:8-9Lamentations 1:3Lamentations 3:1-24Romans 8:31, 33-34, 38-39Revelatio...

87. Guard your hope

In this episode we discuss the vital importance of sharing the Gospel, and we ask ourselves some difficult questions about our sharing Jesus habits.Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 21: "I never knew you"Episode 24: The GospelAccess resources to aid in telling others about JesusI mentioned videos from the recent sharing Jesus workshop that we did at Mentoring Men for the Master. I will include the links to those below for any who are interested. (Please note that many of the video...

86. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few

In this episode we take a look at Romans 6 and how to walk in freedom from sin.Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 14: Our funeral leads to our freedomEpisode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for todayScriptures referenced:Romans 5:20-21Romans 6:1-23Colossians 2:11-12Matthew 28:18-202 Corinthians 5:17Genesis 4:6-7Galatians 5:22-23Romans 12:2Proverbs 29:25Proverbs 27:62 Peter 1:3-4Philippians 2:12Ephesians 4:22-24Titus 2:11-14Genesis 3:1-6Philippians 4:13John 15:5Hebrews 13:5Roma...

85. Dead to sin

Today we talk about a facet of self-control that we all need each and every day.Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 72: A sacrifice of praiseEpisode 82: Do not despise the time in betweenEpisode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for todayScriptures referenced:Galatians 5:22-232 Corinthians 10:5Romans 12:2Ephesians 3:14-21Matthew 7:7-8Psalm 107:6Psalm 118:5Romans 8:9Galatians 5:16Ephesians 5:18Isaiah 40:28-31Matthew 11:28-30Titus 2:11-14James 1:20Philippians 4:13Daniel 1:7Daniel 3...

2. We can't be trusted until we've been tested (James 1:2-4,12)

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