Monthly Archives: January 2024

organ of direction

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240131 organ of direction James 3:1-4 (JDV) James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will be scrutinized more strictly.James 3:2 You see, we all trip in many ways. If anyone does not trip … Continue reading →

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Rahab’s living faith

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240130 Rahab’s living faith James 2:24-26 (JDV) James 2:24 You see that a person is proved to be right by results and not by faith alone.James 2:25 In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also proved to be right … Continue reading →

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results of faith

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240129 results of faith James 2:17-23 (JDV) James 2:17 In the same way faith, if it doesn’t have results, is dead by itself.James 2:18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have results.” Show me your faith without … Continue reading →

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beyond politeness

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240128 beyond politeness James 2:12-16 (JDV) James 2:12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom.James 2:13 You see, judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs … Continue reading →

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a higher standard

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240127 a higher standard James 2:8-11 (JDV) James 2:8 Indeed, if you fulfill the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Care about your neighbor like yourself, you are doing well.James 2:9 If, however, you show prejudice, you commit sin and … Continue reading →

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questions about partiality

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240126 questions about partiality James 2:5-7 (JDV) James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who … Continue reading →

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honoring one another

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240125 honoring one another James 2:1-4 (JDV) James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.James 2:2 For if someone comes into your meeting wearing a … Continue reading →

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empty or pure?

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240124 empty or pure? James 1:26-27 (JDV) James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not control his tongue, his religion is empty and he deceives himself.James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father looks like … Continue reading →

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reflect the word

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240123 reflect the word James 1:21-25 (JDV) James 1:21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so pervasive, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.James 1:22 But reflect the word … Continue reading →

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gut response

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240122 gut response James 1:19-20 (JDV) James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, you should know this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,James 1:20 because human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. gut … Continue reading →

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