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“Perseverance? Priceless!” Commentary on James 1:3-4

“Perseverance? Priceless!” Commentary on James 1:3-4

by DRichardFerguson | Jun 5, 2022 | Uncategorized

Learning to Love Perseverance A physical trainer might say, “Consider it pure joy when you feel the burn, because it means you’re getting stronger.” Would that motivate you? It depends on how much you value strong muscles. If he said, “Consider it pure joy when you...
“Perseverance? Priceless!” Commentary on James 1:3-4

“Are You Being Tested?” Devotional Commentary on James 1:3

by DRichardFerguson | May 22, 2022 | Uncategorized

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3) This Is a Test One key to joy in suffering lies in how you interpret your suffering (see Day 4). James...
“Perseverance? Priceless!” Commentary on James 1:3-4

“Why Is This Happening?” – Devotional Commentary on James 1:2

by DRichardFerguson | May 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

Are there some intruders in your life—unwelcome hardships that have broken into your life and are now causing problems for you? The way you define those hardships can make a night and day difference in how much joy you have today—and whether those hardships accomplish...
“Perseverance? Priceless!” Commentary on James 1:3-4

“Interpret Your Problems” Devotional Commentary on James 1:2

by DRichardFerguson | May 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

When James tells us to consider it pure joy when we face trials, does that apply to all hardships? What about problems that are your own fault? Or if it’s something that displeases the Lord? ***** “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of...
Escape from Paradise Chapter 15 & 16 Study Questions

Escape from Paradise Chapter 15 & 16 Study Questions

by DRichardFerguson | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized

Chapter 15 Meanings The Dark Cloud Only when Adam first crosses into the high country does he realize he has been in a dark cloud all his life. This depicts the spiritual darkness of the world. Unbelievers hate the light because it exposes their sin (John 3:19-20)....
Escape from Paradise Chapter 12 Study Questions

Escape from Paradise Chapter 12 Study Questions

by DRichardFerguson | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized

Chapter 12 Meanings Judas Desires Judas desires represent what the New Testament calls “the flesh” (translated “sinful nature” in the NIV). It is the part of a believer that keeps sinning because of its attachment to this world (See Romans 7 as an example). EXCERPT...
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