When we think of faith and works, we should think of them like the body and the spirit—both working together—because the body without the spirit is dead. James wants to remind us that an active faith is always lived out. Like Abraham and Rahab, they believed God and demonstrated it in real time through their actions. We will look on how faith and works work together for our good.

Favoritism, at its core, literally means “to receive one’s face”—an ancient expression for showing partiality. It’s the act of favoring one person over another based on outward appearances, status, or other superficial factors. This kind of discrimination can quietly make its way into the church, undermining the unity and love that should define Christian community.

Have you ever thought about anger and the Bible? The Bible tells us to be slow to anger and quick to listen. But what does it really mean to have anger? It's not about exploding in rage or being indifferent—it’s something different. As Ephesians tells us, we can be angry and not sin. God is transforming us into His image, and in that process, we are becoming more and more like Him. God Himself is slow to anger and abounding in love, and His grace has the power to transform our lives—so that we can become more and more like Him.

Temptation can arise from many different sources. In his letter, James explains that temptation originates from our own evil desires. So, how do we overcome these desires and become the person God wants us to be? When we confess our struggles and actively pursue godly desires, we begin to uncover the abundant blessings God has prepared for us as believers. In this process, we also find the strength and power to resist the wrong desires and say no to temptation.

James encourages believers to "consider it pure joy" when facing trials. When facing trials you are to think have a settled contentment which is difficult because trials involves so many emotions. As Jesus faced trials we will face them and God's grace will meet us on the journey and help us to persevere making us mature. We also find the irony of trials make us more humble compassionate people.

The book of James is a remarkable book of encouragement wisdom and faith. James who wrote the book is the half brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem. James speaks about how faith and works work together and what it means to truly love one another.

The resurrection of Jesus is more than just a historical event—it’s the evidence of God's victory over the enemy, over death, and the assurance that our sins have been paid for in full. But when you think about the resurrection, what comes to mind? Is it just a series of facts, or is it a living hope for the future?

Jesus' resurrection is not only proof of what has been done, but also a sign of what is to come.

When Jesus enters Jerusalem, He is declaring Himself as King. But why do we wrestle with the concept of a Savior? To truly talk about a Savior, we must first confront the uncomfortable reality that we need saving. A Savior not only rescues us, but also promises something new is on the way—a transformation that brings hope and renewal. This is why Jesus truly is the King we need.