James 2
11/21/2025
James 2:1-13: We are all equal in God's eye. Equally sinful, equally fallen, equally in need of salvation. We all come to God the same way, through Jesus on the cross. We are all created in God's image, so there is non
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Judges 10
11/21/2025
Judges 10 NKJV: This chapter starts with two more instances of Israel needing to be saved, and the men God raised up to save and judge them. Curious that there are practically no details of what happened. I guess these events were compiled from incomplete records.
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James 1:19-27
11/20/2025
James 1:19-20 NKJV: Ok, these 2 verses look to be the wrap-up of 2-18, describing how to conduct yourself during the trial, keeping in mind that the righteousness of God is the ultimate goal.
Yes, you're reading it exactly right. James 1:19–20
Judges 9
I read this chapter, but I have yet to make up a post for it.
James 1:9-18
11/18/2025
James 1:9-11 NKJV: In God's economy, all men are equal. The love of God lifts the lowly brother as he realizes his place in the kingdom, as an adopted son of the King. This position humbles the rich as they learn their riches are
Judges 8
11/18/2025
Judges 8 NKJV: It is hard to read this chapter and not be saddened by the corrupt heart of man. How self centered and self serving man can be when God is not in the picture. God has done great things through Gideon in routing the armies
James 1:1-8
11/17/2025
James 1 NKJV: The chapter opens with a standard greeting and declares to whom this book is written. It is written to the Christian Jews who have been scattered, probably due to persecution.
Yes, you’re exactly right in your summary: James begins with a greeting from
James - Intro
11/17/2025
I am preparing to start reading through James in the NKJV bible. I would like to start with some background information. Who was James? When was this book written? Who was the intended audience for this book?
Here’s a clear overview of the background to the
Judges 7
11/17/2025
Judges 7 NKJV: This chapter starts with God selecting the 300 fighting men to accompany Gideon as God delivers the Midianites into his hand. God first releases the fearful and afraid, which turns out to be well over half, if not two thirds of them. It surprised
Judges 6
11/14/2025
Judges 6 NKJV: This is the next cycle of disobedience, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. This time, God delivers them into the hands of the Midianites, except it sounds like they are being bullies more than conquerors. They come in and take what they want and basically dare