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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”

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”