James: Doers of the Word: Faith Tested?

James says that our healing is just on the other side of confession and prayer. Will we have the humility to confess to others and receive the prayer we need? James says that our healing is just on the other side of confession and prayer. Will we have the humility to confess to others and receive the prayer we need?

James powerfully exposes the sins we ignore and strongly warns the rich. Can we grasp just how rich we truly are? Can we embrace the responsibility of generosity? James powerfully exposes the sins we ignore and strongly warns the rich. Can we grasp just how rich we truly are? Can we embrace the responsibility of generosity?

James reminds us of the power our words have to bless and curse. With powerful illustrations, we are encouraged to tame the tongue.

James compels us toward steadfastness and maturity. Endurance is developed through patience in suffering. It is the tested faith that perseveres.

We are saved by grace alone apart from our works, but that saving grace compels us to act. James encourages us to declare the gospel by demonstrating the gospel.  We are saved by grace alone apart from our works, but that saving grace compels us to act. James encourages us to declare the gospel by demonstrating the gospel. 

In Chapter four of Ruth, Boaz redeems Naomi and Ruth. Boaz and Ruth become the great-grandparents of King David and the ancestors of Jesus Christ. Ruth is one of several people no one would expect in the genealogy of Jesus. How has God redeemed you and brought you in his covenant family?  In Chapter four of Ruth, Boaz redeems Naomi and Ruth. Boaz and Ruth become the great-grandparents of King David and the ancestors of Jesus Christ. Ruth is one of several people no one would expect in the genealogy of Jesus. How has God redeemed you and brought you in his covenant family? 

In Chapter three of Ruth, Ruth takes a bold risk in hopes of redemption. Grief and loss turn to joy as she is brought under the covenant love of Boaz. Ultimate redemption is found in Jesus Christ.  In Chapter three of Ruth, Ruth takes a bold risk in hopes of redemption. Grief and loss turn to joy as she is brought under the covenant love of Boaz. Ultimate redemption is found in Jesus Christ. 

In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption.  In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption. 

In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption.  In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption. 

The Gospel of Mark forces us to answer the question, “Who is this man?” We conclude our series by celebrating the resurrected Jesus.  The Gospel of Mark forces us to answer the question, “Who is this man?” We conclude our series by celebrating the resurrected Jesus.