One of the most prominent themes in James is human speech. While James mentioned the importance of controlling our tongues in James 1:19 and 1:26, he dedicated most of James 3 to the power of speech for good or for evil. He also pointed us to the help we need to harness our speech for good.
Four short parables point to the surpassing value of the kingdom of God and the need to find it now.
In the triumphant conclusion of Exodus, God filled his dwelling and led his people, which he does today in a much greater way.
The personal letter Paul wrote to Philemon contains a beautiful picture of redemption through the work of Christ.
