Commentary on James 1:17-27
Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices. James 1:17–27 exemplifies this. Rather [...]
Second Reading
Commentary on James 1:17-27
These verses from the Epistle of James include the point that the epistle is best [...]
Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17
James 2:1-17 invites believers to examine their relationships with one [...]
Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17
The exposition in last week’s passage, James 1:17-27, can strike [...]
Commentary on James 3:1-12
Metaphors abound in James 3:1-12, and these can often obscure the point that James is [...]
Commentary on James 3:1-12
“Not many of you should become teachers.” So the “teaching preacher” or “preaching teacher” launches [...]
Commentary on James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a
Today’s lection continues the discussion of teaching and wisdom that [...]
Commentary on James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a
The big and essential question that engages the preacher and [...]
Commentary on James 5:13-20
Whenever I think of James’ picture of the poisonous tongue (James 3:1-12), I think of [...]
Commentary on James 5:13-20
“In fulfillment of God’s purposes … ” That’s how the opening verses of James have [...]