Michael Hewat
Michael Hewat is currently serving as the Senior Minister at West Hamilton Community Church, New Zealand
Take care then how you hear (vs.18)
Amidst what are at times, difficult teachings to understand, Jesus drops in little keys. They’re easily missed, but not by those who listen carefully (18).
Firstly though, note that having just recounted Jesus’ ministry...
Young man, I say to you, arise (14)
This is the third time Luke records Jesus’ returning to Capernaum (4.31ff.; 5.17ff., cf. Mark 2.1). As already noted, the emphasis on the first two occasions was upon Jesus’ authority: as a...
Patience doesn’t come naturally to farmers either, but they have to cultivate it in order to gain the reward of a harvest. Likewise, says James, Christians must cultivate patience.
Behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
As James draws...
But who are you to judge your neighbour?
James has already had quite a bit to say about the tongue and how we use it. It is clear that quarrels, rivalries and divisions have marred the life of...
