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DECEMBER 7 Reading 341 FAITH DISPLAYED James 2“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead” (James 2:26).Biblical faith is alive and active. Overview Favoritism does not fit with love of neighbors (2:1–13). By its very nature faith must express itself in works: a faith without works is dead andContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

James DECEMBER 6 Reading 340 FACING TRIALS James 1“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him” (James 1:12).Trials and temptations are God’s invitation to overcome. Biography: James, the brother of Jesus TheContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

James INTRODUCTION This letter was written by James, the brother of Jesus, who was a leader of the Jerusalem church (cf. Acts 15:13–29; Gal. 2:12). It may date from the late A.D. 40s, just after persecution scattered the members of the new movement (James 1:1; cf. Acts 8:1–3). If so, James would be the earliestContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 5 Reading 339 HONORABLE LIVES Hebrews 13 “We are sure that we have a clear conscience and a desire to live honorably in every way” (Heb. 13:18).Exhortations to honorable living grow naturally out of the most exalted doctrine. Overview The writer closes with exhortations (13:1–19), with one of the most powerful doxologies in ScriptureContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 4 Reading 338 DIVINE DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it” (Heb. 12:11).To benefit from discipline we must respond to it. Overview The example of Jesus stimulates us to struggle againstContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”