These words should sound familiar. In Exodus 4:19, God told Moses: “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who were seeking your life are dead.” Matthew uses almost identical language on purpose. He wants us to see that Jesus is the new Moses, and everything...
Notice how casually Matthew treats Herod’s death: “But when Herod died.” That’s it. No fanfare, no dramatic scene. This was a man who commanded armies, built fortresses and palaces, and ordered the slaughter of innocent children because he...
James gives us a memorable picture: someone who looks carefully in a mirror, sees exactly what needs attention, and then walks away and immediately forgets what they looked like. How absurd! Why look in the mirror at all if you are not going to do anything about what...
The heart of the problem is always the problem of the heart. This truth cuts to the core of what James is teaching us. God is not interested in behavioral modification, in tweaking our external actions while leaving our hearts unchanged. He desires total...
James delivers one of the most sobering statements in all of Scripture: even demons believe in God. They have impeccable theology. They know God exists. They know He is one. They know Jesus is the Son of God (Mark 1:24). They believe all the right facts. And they...
