The author of the letter of James, as part of introducing this letter, emphasizes that knowing salvation by the word has a purpose – to care for orphans, widows, and others on the vulnerable margins of life.

Preaching text: James 1: 17-27

Bible for Worship is a weekly introduction to the scripture passage that is likely to be the basis for the sermon on the following weekend. It correlates with the Revised Common Lectionary as it is used at St. Paul.  With Peter A. Pettit, teaching pastor.