Second Reading

the last fig
Commentary on James 1:17-27

These verses from the Epistle of James include the point that the epistle is best [...]

MET-Salvador Dali-Madonna-detail 1
Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17

James 2:1-17 invites believers to examine their relationships with one [...]

MET-Salvador Dali-Madonna-detail 1
Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17

The exposition in last week’s passage, James 1:17-27, can strike [...]

Barboleta
Commentary on James 3:1-12

Metaphors abound in James 3:1-12, and these can often obscure the point that James is [...]

Barboleta
Commentary on James 3:1-12

“Not many of you should become teachers.” So the “teaching preacher” or “preaching teacher” launches [...]

Helping Hands
Commentary on James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a

Today’s lection continues the discussion of teaching and wisdom that [...]

Helping Hands
Commentary on James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a

The big and essential question that engages the preacher and [...]

Ice Water
Commentary on James 5:13-20

Whenever I think of James’ picture of the poisonous tongue (James 3:1-12), I think of [...]

Ice Water
Commentary on James 5:13-20

“In fulfillment of God’s purposes … ” That’s how the opening verses of James have [...]

Job's Sufferings
Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

One might wonder at the selection of this text set [...]