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A Legacy of Faith and Courage

James’s role in the early church laid a foundation for future generations of believers. His letter has inspired Christians across centuries. Early church fathers like…

Perseverance in Trials

According to Josephus, James himself faced trials and was martyred for his faith around 62 AD. James’s life and words remind us that trials can…

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…

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…

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…

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, brother of the Lord

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

Picture this in your mind. Peter has confessed that Jesus is the Messiah and followed him for three years. He denies Jesus three times, as…

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…

The man at the Pool of Bethesda

Samson’s Legacy

Then his brothers and all his family came down and took him and brought him up and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the…

Samson’s Final Prayer and Destruction of the Temple

And Samson said, "Let me die with the Philistines." Then he bowed with all his strength, and the house fell upon the lords and upon…

Samson and Delilah: The Betrayal

Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her and brought the money in their hands. She made him sleep on her knees. And…

Samson’s Revenge on the Philistines Using Foxes

And when he had set fire to the torches, he let the foxes go into the standing grain of the Philistines and set fire to…

Samson Kills a Lion and Finds Honey in its Carcass

After some days he returned to take her. And he turned aside to see the carcass of the lion, and behold, there was a swarm…