Drippings from the Honeycomb

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One of the many odd features of the book of Esther is that the main character is not its namesake. The author sets the entire narrative against the backdrop of the Persian king, Ahasuerus, drawing a remarkably unflattering portrait of the man behind the story.

An entitled, unstable, and arrogant drunkard, Ahasuerus—portrayed through the eyes of the book’s author—fails to embody the kingly character ...

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In Season 6, we are going to take a journey through the Book of Esther, a remarkable narrative set during a time of upheaval, uncertainty, and divine silence. Though God’s name is never mentioned in the text, His sovereign hand is unmistakably present, guiding events both large and small. Esther’s world mirrors many of the anxieties of our own: fear about the future, instability, and the sense that...

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Throughout the Book of James, the author teaches his church—and by extension, us who read his writings today—how we ought to live lives devoted to Christ. He concludes his epistle by urging believers to wait for the return of Jesus Christ. James’ desire is that believers live in the “now, not yet” tension of the Kingdom of God, demonstrating lives that reflect those who have been saved for eternal ...

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The central theme of James’ letter—calling believers to live holy and righteous lives—reaches its climax in James 4:17. Throughout the letter, James guides Christians along an increasingly narrow path of righteousness and wholehearted devotion to God, emphasizing human inadequacy when measured against God’s perfect standards. In James 4:17, he delivers this message with striking severity: sin is no...

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Sin has a root cause. God knew this, and He continually warned the children of Israel to be on guard against it. Jesus understood this and taught His disciples accordingly. The apostles consistently cautioned their churches about this root cause, and here in James, we see a faithful pastor echoing the same warning to his followers.

The root of all sin is self-idolatry. James asserts that from a hear...

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Is it possible to be perfect? What would it take to be perfect? James gives us the answer to both in two simple sentences. In James 3:2, he makes two clear points. First, that all people “stumble,” i.e., sin. Second, if anyone does not stumble with their mouth, they can control their whole body and are therefore perfect. James’ point is clear: all people are sinful; Jesus was perfect.

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By what are we saved? Is it faith or works? For centuries, this debate has echoed through the halls of the church, with many followers of Jesus Christ landing all across the spectrum. Is the reality of this question too deep for simple believers to understand? Can something that has split denominations, torn apart congregations, and separated believers for thousands of years not be resolved? Could ...

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Is it possible to believe in God, even acknowledge Jesus Christ, and not be saved? If faith in God is what is required for salvation, then shouldn’t everyone who professes belief in God and Jesus be saved?

This position is the prevalent belief of much of the modern church; however, the Scriptures do not agree with this simplified version of what much of the modern church dubs as “saving fa...

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The law of God has been the subject of much debate since the very beginning of the church. In fact, the discussion, disagreement, and even battles fought by Christ-followers over the place of the Old Testament law within Christianity caused multiple New Testament writers to address the issue.

James does not shy away from the debate in the least! Rather, he offers one of the most beautiful explanatio...

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What is the measure of the condition of a man's heart before God? James argues that it is the condition of a man's mouth!

While this might seem like an odd take by James, his teaching is solidly grounded in the Scriptures. One does not need to look further than the great proclamation by the prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament when he cried out, "And I said: 'Woe is me! For I am l...

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“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” This simple message was the call of Jesus as He preached during His ministry. The evidence of this is clearly seen in the New Testament writings of His disciples. James echoes this message clearly in this verse, calling on believers to repent, which literally means to turn around, change your ways, and go in the opposite direction.

James’ instruction t...

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“God is not merely good, but goodness; goodness is not merely divine, but God.” - C.S. Lewis

James wanted his readers to understand that everything good in their lives came from God. It could not have come from anywhere else because nothing and no one else is good. God is more than just the author of that which is good, He is its essence because He is goodness itself. 

The believer's circum...

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You remember it like it happened yesterday: the whirlwind ministry of your half-brother, Jesus. His crucifixion, burial, resurrection, and ascension. Then the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost, and you witnessed the birth and growth of the fledgling church. That wasn’t very long ago. Your journey has been no less incredible; from doubter to believer, you wer...

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Steadfast:

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a: firmly fixed in place : immovable

b: not subject to change

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a: firm in belief, determination, or adherence 

Despite the fact that his audience is undergoing trial and persecution, James does not send an empathetic letter of commiseration. Quite the contrary, James exhorts his audience to be steadfast in the face of persecution! Was he unfeeling or u...

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A central theme of the first few chapters of Genesis is the complex relationship between God, the Creator, and man, His uniquely created creature. Humans were created according to God’s pleasure. They are God’s image bearers, a feature of their nature that is completely unique from every other created being.

God designed man to be in a relationship with Himself, and...

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Has it ever occurred to you that God never forgets? Of course, He does more than that, He remembers. You might say, “That’s the same thing!” but is it? It is one thing to never forget anything, but it is quite another to keep something continually in the forefront of your mind. When the Scriptures say that “God remembered” what it means is that His mind is active i...

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What would it be like as a Christ-follower to have God say of you that you “did everything He commanded you?” It would definitely be the greatest and most humbling thing that had ever been said about you.

In our modern day, so many proclaiming Christians have discounted this story, even going so far as to call it myth. However Jesus cited the story of Noah as fact, ...

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From time to time, as we study the Scriptures, we encounter passages that force us to pause and consider a deep and profound call to action or belief. For many people, both Christ-followers and unbelievers, these passages are so uncomfortable that the easiest approach is to skip over them and ignore them.

However, Scripture makes it very clear throughout its pages t...