Today’s Bible reading is well-known, especially by those who don’t want to be judged by you. You may have even quoted Jesus when He said, “Judge not, that you not be judged.” (Matthew 7:1 ESV) Oftentimes, this passage is pulled out of thin air as if it had no context at all. Sure, Jesus told…
In today’s Bible reading, James warns his readers against being an arsonist by not controlling their tongues. He argues that although it’s very small, the tongue can create a great deal of damage. Perhaps James has Proverbs 18:21 in mind. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it…
In today’s Bible reading, James warns his readers against judging other people. He says, “If you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.” (James 2:9-10 ESV) Let’s be clear. “For…
I’m glad the Navigators (the organization that designed our Daily Bible Reading Plan) placed the readings from James to follow Galatians. Some — even Reformer Martin Luther — don’t like James. But this is a good way to show the balance between faith and good deeds. In today’s Bible reading, James concludes the first chapter…
“Which is the most important commandment?” a young man asks Jesus in today’s Bible reading. (Mark 12:28) At the time, the Jewish leaders of Jesus’ day had taken the original six hundred, thirteen Laws of Moses — which included the Ten Commandments — and added thousands of additional laws in the Midrash, a commentary on…
As we continue along our path of uniting two church bodies into one, it’s appropriate to look at the prayers like the one that Paul prayed for the Thessalonian church in today’s Bible reading. Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you. And may the Lord cause…
