Philippians 1:21-30

We often think of Joy as something we experience on the other side of suffering. Paul, in Philippians, describes suffering as part of the joy of being a follower of Christ.

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Philippians 1:1-20

Philippians is notoriously one of the most joyful books of the New Testament. But why? In the opening lines, Paul reveals the answer: because of the partnership in the Gospel the Philippians and Paul have together. This should encourage us to be Gospel partners

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James 5:13-20

As James closes his letter to early Christians, he expresses perhaps one of the most difficult expectations for modern readers: believe that God still does miracles.

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James 5:7-12

Life is hard, even for Christians. Sometimes it’s hard because you are a Christian. James encourages those hearing his letter to be patient in affliction and anticipate that God is doing something bigger than they might see.

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James 4.13-17/Matthew 6.25-34 and James 5.1-6/Matthew 6.19-24

James says, “Don’t boast about tomorrow” and Jesus says, “Don’t worry about tomorrow.”  James warns, “Wealth used unjustly brings judgment” and Jesus says “Wealth treasured wrongly captures the heart.”  God calls us to hold on to this life loosely depending on Him.

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James 4:4-12

In James 3:17, we’re told what Godly wisdom looks like, and in Chapter 4, James tells us how to get it.

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James 3:13-4:3

In James 3 we learn that the wisdom sent down from heaven is the only way to live a truly beautiful life.

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James 3:1-12

We’ve all said words or received words that were hurtful. In James 3, James offers strong warning against this, which we all do well to meditate on frequently.

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James 2:14-26

James has already instructed listeners to be doers of the word, not mere hearers. Late in chapter 2, he drives home that message again. What does it look like for our faith to be one that saves?

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James 2:1-13

It’s tempting for all of us to treat certain people better than others. James reminds us not to and tells us why we shouldn’t.

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