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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”

DECEMBER 3 Reading 337 TRIUMPHS OF FAITH Hebrews 11 “These were all commended for their faith” (Heb. 11:39).Faith is more clearly expressed in the way people live than in what they claim to believe. Overview The nature and value of faith are revealed (11:1–3) and illustrated in this honor roll of Old Testament saints (vv.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 2 Reading 336 A PERFECT SACRIFICE Hebrews 10 “When this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God” (Heb. 10:13).Christ’s work is completed in heaven. But it continues in you and me. Overview Repeated Old Testament sacrifices could not perfect worshipers (10:1–7), butContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”