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.
In his narration of Jesus’ arrest in John 18:1-27, John alternated between scenes focused on Jesus who acted in complete control, and Peter who...
John’s birth and Zechariah’s prophecy pointed to the greatest manifestation of God’s mercy ever.
The Parable of the Banquet illustrates the various responses to the generous invitation of the King.