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James: Writer of Practical Wisdom

The Epistle of James is filled with practical guidance on issues like controlling the tongue, caring for others, and being patient in trials. James’s emphasis…

James: An Advocate for Peace and Unity

James’s willingness to support Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles while prioritising unity and compassion demonstrates the importance of embracing others with different backgrounds, without losing…

James: A Man Known for Righteousness

James’s letter emphasises practical righteousness, showing your faith by your works, and care for the poor and marginalised. In a world where integrity can be…

James: Leader of the Jerusalem Church

James emerged as a key leader in the early church in Jerusalem. His leadership was crucial during critical decisions, such as addressing Gentile believers. According…

James: A Sceptic Turned Believer

James’s journey from doubt to faith shows that it’s okay to have questions and even doubts. Sometimes, faith grows through encounters with Jesus that transform…

Peter: Defending that church is for everyone

God’s love is for all people, regardless of background, and we are called to embrace diversity within the body of Christ. Peter came from a…

Peter: Healing in Jesus’ Name

Faith in Jesus not only transforms us but can also bless others around us. A man lame from birth is healed and immediately stands up.…

Peter: Filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

When we allow the Holy Spirit to work through us, we can impact others in ways we couldn’t imagine on our own. God opened the…

Peter: Denial and Restoration

Luke 22:60-62 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.…

Peter: Confession of Jesus as the Messiah

Recognising and standing firm in who Jesus is lays the foundation for everything we do and believe as Christians.

Peter: Peter’s faith and doubt

Faith in God can move us beyond the impossible, but doubt weakens us. This is an important lesson for Peter at this time, and for…

Peter: Called as a disciple

God can call anyone, no matter their background, for His purpose. Paul was a simple fisherman. He was originally from Betsaida, but moved to Capernaum…

Living in a Fallen World

And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, "God has appointed for me another…

Driven Out of Eden

Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever--" therefore the LORD God sent…

God’s Judgement and Promise of Redemption

Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and…

The Consequences of Sin

hen the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. And…

The Temptation and the Fall

For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." So…

The Garden of Eden

LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. And out of the ground…

Adam and Eve

And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. … Therefore…

Samson’s Legacy

Though Samson’s life was filled with mistakes, he is still remembered for his strength and courage. How do you want to be remembered, and how…