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James 3. Day 66 - The New Testament in a Year

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Today's Scripture: James 3(CSB)

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The Power of the Tongue.  Taming the Tongue.  Earthly and Heavenly Wisdom. 

 

"With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness."  James 3:9

In today’s episode of The New Testament in a Year, we step into James chapter 3 and take a hard look at something we all deal with every single day… our words. This chapter shows us just how powerful our speech really is. The things we say have the ability to build people up or tear them down, to bring life or cause damage.

James doesn’t sugarcoat it either. Controlling the tongue is one of the hardest things we’ll ever try to do, and on our own, we won’t get it right. That’s why we need the Lord to shape our hearts so our words begin to reflect His truth and His love.

We also see a clear contrast between two kinds of wisdom. One that comes from the world, full of pride and selfish ambition, and one that comes from above, marked by humility, peace, and righteousness. This chapter calls us to check not just what we say, but what’s driving it. Because what comes out of our mouth is always revealing what’s going on in our heart.

James 2. Day 65 - The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: James 2(CSB)

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The Sin of Partiality.  The Royal Law of Love. Faith and Works. 

"For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead."  James 2:26

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In today’s episode of The New Testament in a Year, we walk through James chapter 2 and get really honest about what real faith actually looks like in our lives. This chapter challenges us to stop showing favoritism and to take a hard look at the biases we may carry without even realizing it. God makes it clear that faith isn’t about how we treat the people who are easy to love, but how we treat everyone.

We also lean into what Scripture calls the “royal law” which is simply this: love your neighbor as yourself. That’s not just a nice idea, it’s the standard for how we live as followers of Jesus.

Then we get to one of the most important truths in the chapter: faith and action go hand in hand. James makes it clear that real faith isn’t just something we say, it’s something we live out. We’ll look at the lives of Abraham and Rahab and see how their faith showed up in what they did. Because at the end of the day, if our faith isn’t changing how we live, it’s time to ask if it’s truly alive.

James 1. Day 64 - The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: James 1(CSB)

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Trials and Joy. Wisdom from God. The Rich and the Poor. 

"Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance." James 1:2-3

 

In this episode of "The New Testament in a Year," we begin the book of James and are focusing on how to live out faith in the middle of trials and temptations. We explore the paradox of finding joy in trials, emphasizing that these challenges test our faith, leading to perseverance and ultimately spiritual maturity. It highlights the importance of seeking wisdom from God, essential for navigating life's trials and making decisions that align with His will, while stressing the need to ask in faith without succumbing to doubt.

Galatians 6. Day 63 - The New Testament in a Year

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Today's Scripture: Galatians 6(CSB)

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Bearing One Another's Burdens.  Sowing and Reaping.  Final Instructions. 

 

"Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up" Galatians 6:9 

 

In this episode of "The New Testament in a Year," we read Galatians Chapter 6, focusing on its significant themes and practical advice for living a life guided by the Spirit. This chapter concludes Paul's letter to the Galatians with important instructions on how believers can support each other, the consequences of our actions, and the transformative power of the cross of Christ.

Galatians 5. Day 62 - The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: Galatians 5(CSB)

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Stand Firm in Freedom.  Fruit of the Spirit.  The Law Fulfilled Through Love. 

 

"For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love." Galatians 5:13

 

In this episode of "The New Testament in a Year," we embark on a journey through Galatians Chapter 5, exploring the dynamic themes of freedom, love, and spiritual transformation central to Paul's message. This chapter is crucial, as it addresses the essence of Christian freedom.  Highlighting that this liberty is not an excuse for self-indulgence but a call to serve one another through love. The episode we discuss Paul's persuasive arguments against returning to the restrictive yoke of the law and advocates for a life guided by the Spirit.