BIBLE READING PLANNER

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God (Hebrews 11:6). We must learn to trust His gracious promises and realise that we do not and can never deserve them.

The existence of our faith is proved by the effect it has upon our lives, if it cannot be seen in our lives then it does not exist!  James writes that faith without works is dead and meaningless. James 2:20, 26 Thus those who believe the gospel message must display an active faith in their lives.

THE EPISTLE OF JAMES

James was a half-brother of Jesus and he was not converted until Jesus rose from the dead. Later he became the 'bishop' of the church (or 'ecclesia') at Jerusalem (Acts 15).

His epistle is very practical and shows the inescapable need for faith to be demonstrated by actions.

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY - Hebrews 12 - We have many fine examples of faith to follow (verse 1) but the best of them all is Jesus and we must look to him (verse 2).

MONDAY - Hebrews 13 - Jesus is the greatest example for us all (verses 7-8). We only have hope by his death and resurrection (verses 20-21).

TUESDAY - James 1 - Temptation is from within (verse 14). See what Jesus said in Mark 7:21. Wisdom, re-birth and eventually a crown of life are blessings from God for men and women of faith (verses 5, 18, 12).

WEDNESDAY - James 2 - Faithful thoughts must result in faithful actions (verses 21-26).

THURSDAY - James 3 - The tongue can only be controlled by a mind filled with God's word (verse 17).

FRIDAY - James 4 - The 'world' (verse 4) means those who live without God. We must choose between 'the world' and God. Humility is essential (verse 10).