A depressingly common theme that runs through human history is the oppression of the poor by the rich. In the first century, Christians were often on the side of the poor and oppressed. Certainly the readers of James’ letter were in that category. In James 5:1-12, we find warnings about the dangers of wealth and encouragement when we find ourselves unjustly treated. We can respond well, because something is about to happen in history to put all things right!
As we ended the first chapter of Ruth, there was a ray of hope for the two widows. Maybe they would not starve to...
Three incidents in the life of David illustrate the principle that believers should not pay evil for evil but overcome evil with good while...
In Exodus, the focus was on coming out of Egypt. Numbers recorded the wandering in the desert between Egypt and the Promised Land. Deuteronomy...