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Each of the New Testament Gospel Accounts record the feeding of the multitude with a handful of fish and bread. This message provides a running commentary of the lengthy passage then closes with Mark's referral to Jesus' being "moved with compassion." The Lord's mind, affections and body were involved. As it says, Hebrews 4:15 says, He was "touched with the feelings of our infirmities."

James' closing thought on perseverance takes us to the Old Testament character with a book bearing his name, Job. In the midst of suffering, Job questioned and argued with God. Yet, he is known for his perseverance. He remained steadfast regarding God's sovereignty. He remained steadfast in faith toward Christ as God's Messenger, Redeemer and Ransom.

Each of the New Testament Gospel Accounts record the feeding of the multitude with a handful of fish and bread. This message provides a running commentary of the lengthy passage then closes with Mark's referral to Jesus' being "moved with compassion." The Lord's mind, affections and body were involved. As it says, Hebrews 4:15 says, He was "touched with the feelings of our infirmities."

Paul was forced to address numerous problems within the congregation in Corinth. One of those had to do with the Lord's Table. It is one of two "ordinances" (11:2). The other being "baptism" he named in the first chapter. The heart of the observance is "the body and the blood of the Lord" (11:27). The elements of bread and wine are typical and convey no blessing. Guilt comes by the improper doctrine of both.

Paul was forced to address numerous problems within the congregation in Corinth. One of those had to do with the Lord's Table. It is one of two "ordinances" (11:2). The other being "baptism" he named in the first chapter. The heart of the observance is "the body and the blood of the Lord" (11:27). The elements of bread and wine are typical and convey no blessing. Guilt comes by the improper doctrine of both.

James' theme is the return of Christ. He warned about indulging in money and pleasure in the first six verses. Next, he exhorted them to be persevering. This message launches from the text to consider what Jesus and His apostles said about perseverance. Then, it links God's preservation and the believers' perseverance. Finally, it concludes by comparing the saints' perseverance to the farmer's patience.

The inhumanity of man to man is the persistent theme of history and literature. Our text presents one of the most dastardly events ever recorded. For the price of a cheap dance John the Baptist had his head served on a platter to the wife of Herod. Why? John had called out their sin, Herod entered an unlawful marriage. She had a "quarrel" or inner grudge, Mark records.

James' theme is the return of Christ. He warned about indulging in money and pleasure in the first six verses. Next, he exhorted them to be persevering. This message launches from the text to consider what Jesus and His apostles said about perseverance. Then, it links God's preservation and the believers' perseverance. Finally, it concludes by comparing the saints' perseverance to the farmer's patience.

The inhumanity of man to man is the persistent theme of history and literature. Our text presents one of the most dastardly events ever recorded. For the price of a cheap dance John the Baptist had his head served on a platter to the wife of Herod. Why? John had called out their sin, Herod entered an unlawful marriage. She had a "quarrel" or inner grudge, Mark records.

A Title: "" Series: James Study Caption: This message considers Paul and James. They are traced to Jerusalem, then to Antioch. They are shown to agree on the gospel by extending the "right hand of fellowship." Paul uses a significant phrase in Galatians 2:16 that appears in James 2:1. It refers to "the faith of Jesus Christ." This is the settled body of truth by which Paul declares justification and James declares the believer's behavior.