[:en]TAMING THE TONGUE (vs. 1-12) Teaching was a highly valued and respected profession in Jewish culture. Many Jews who embraced Christianily wanted to become teachers. But James warned that teachers’ responsibility is great because their words and example will affect the spiritual lives of others. A perfect man is someone who is never at fault… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from James 3[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from James 2[:]
[:en]FAVORITISM FORBIDDEN (vs. 1-13) Do not show favoritism by giving special attention to the rich while neglecting the poor. For God had chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the Kingdom He promised those who love him. (v. 5) The royal law in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from James 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from James 1[:]
[:en]James is the brother of Jesus and one of the leaders of the church in Jerusalem. He gave a practical advice with a theological discourse on the relationship between faith and action. He contrasted empty faith with faith that works and encouraged believers to love and serve others as evidence of true faith. TRIALS AND… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from James 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 13[:]
[:en]CONCLUDING EXHORTATIONS (vs. 1-23) Love each other as brothers. Be hospitable to strangers. Sympathize those in prison and especially to Christians being imprisoned for their faith, and those who are mistreated. Respect your marriage vows by keeping your marriage bed pure. Do not love money but be content with what you have. Remember your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 12[:]
[:en]GOD DISCIPLINES HIS SONS (vs. 1-13) Christian life is like running a race that involves perseverance and hard work. So we must fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith so that we can continue to run effectively and live victoriously. Do not lose heart or grow weary when you are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 11[:]
[:en]BY FAITH (vs. 1-40) Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Here are great men and women commended of their faith: Abel – offered God a better sacrifice than Cain Enoch – was taken away without experiencing death Noah – built an ark to save… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 10[:]
[:en]CHRIST’S SACRIFICE ONCE FOR ALL (vs. 1-18) Christ offered himself once and for all. He wil put His laws in our hearts and write them in our minds. He will no longer remember all our sins and lawlessness. We should respond by giving Him our devotion and service. A CALL TO PERSEVERE (vs. 19-39) Let… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 9[:]
[:en]WORSHIP IN THE EARTHLY TABERNACLE (vs. 1-10) An earthly sanctuary for worship was set up where the lampstand, table and consecrated bread were placed. This was called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 8[:]
[:en]THE HIGH PRIEST OF A NEW COVENANT (vs. 1-13) Under the old Jewish system, priests were chosen only from the tribe of Levi. But Jesus was from the tribe of Judah, who is now sitting at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven. He served in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 8[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 7[:]
[:en]MELCHIZEDEH THE PRIEST (vs. 1-10) Melchizedeh was a priest of God Most High forever because his priesthood had no record of beginning or ending. He was a priest of God in Salem (Jerusalem) long before the nation of Israel and the regular priesthood began. JESUS LIKE MELCHIZEDEH (vs. 11-28) Jesus is the Messiah, a priest… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 7[:]