Faith active in good works
Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Theme For The Day: Faith active in good works.
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Proverbs 22:1--2, 8--9, 22--23 (C)
Practical advice concerning values. A good name is better than riches. The person who shares his wealth will be blessed by God but the unjust will experience calamity. God will judge those who beat down the poor.
Lesson 1: Isaiah 35:4--7a (RC, E)
Lesson 2: James 2:1--10 (11--13) 14--17 (C); James 2:1--5 (RC)