On the ⁠Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast Ambassador ⁠Weekend review with our teacher Dr. John G. Mitchell we continue in the book of Luke. This is the 19th installment of the Gospels review.

Let's join Dr. Mitchell now as he continues his overview of the book of Luke looking at the Life and Ministry of Jesus our Savior who stood on the Word

of God.

In this lesson we will hearing about the encouragement to the one who endures the tests and trials of this life. We are in James chapter 1 verses 9 thru 12.

Dr. Mitchell will camp on verse 12. This deals with the blessing to the one who stands the test. Concerning the crown of life, Dr. Mitchell tells us that the Lord rewards those who are faithful to Him. This crown of life is given to each one who loves the Lord, especially during adversity.

The New Testament speaks of several rewards. Dr. Mitchell walks us through these various precious rewards of honor which Christ will give to believers. For our encouragement, Dr. Mitchell shares with us 5 of these crowns as rewards.

Let's open our Bibles to the book of James chapter 1 beginning with verse 9. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Dr. Mitchell dwells on the need for the believer to ask God for wisdom, to ask from the store house of God's treasure to meet the need during a trial.

He suggests that these trials are means for God to develop godly character in each one who trusts Him. God sees and knows the end from the beginning. Our savior wants us to ask Him for wisdom in our various trials. Let's trust Him.

In James chapter 1 verses 9 thru 11, Dr. Mitchell cautions us to keep our eyes on the savior rather than on riches. This passage promises the crown of life to the one who endures the test. God has promised it to those who love Him.

Here is Dr. Mitchell, James 1:9-11 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Dr. Mitchell shares with us what this scripture says concerning trials, and wisdom, here in James chapter 1 verses 3 thru 8.

As James was writing to Jewish believers in Christ, who were dispersed abroad around the Roman empire, he was aware of their trials. He writes of the necessity of allowing patience and endurance to have their complete work in our lives.

Dr. Mitchell points us to Christ both as an example and as the power for enduring any trial. Wisdom is oftentimes needed during these times. Let's ask God for it in faith.

Here is Dr. Mitchell, James 1:3-8, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

James is presented in the New Testament, along with Hebrews, 1st and 2nd Peter, and Jude, as epistles written to Jewish believers in Christ. As such it is not directly addressed to churches or to individuals as Paul does.

Here James addresses these brothers and believers with an exhortation to count it all joy under trials. These were undergoing trials of various kinds. As we shall see later, these trials were happening among the poor and the rich, those who were of high position and of those where were of low position.

Here is Dr. Mitchell, James 1:1 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

The Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast begins another brief series of studies in the New Testament book of James. Dr. Mitchell says this book deals with practical things in the believer's life. James was one of the very first epistles ever written in the New Testament, 49-50 A.D.

In this introduction to the book of James Dr. Mitchell gives us some background on the author, James. He was a brother of Jesus along with four other brothers and at least two sisters of Jesus.

Dr. Mitchell points out that it was not till after the resurrection of our Lord that this James came to know Christ as his own savior and Lord. Dr. Mitchell gives us several scriptures to help us understand the relationship of James to Jesus.

Let's join Dr. Mitchell in the book of James verse 1.

On the ⁠Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast Ambassador ⁠Weekend review with our teacher Dr. John G. Mitchell we continue in the book of Luke. We'll be at two themes, prayer and the filling of the Holy Spirit in this 18th installment of the Gospels review.

Let's join Dr. Mitchell now as he continues his overview of the book of Luke to take a look at Jesus our Savior who, being filled with the Holy Spirit, walked in perfect fellowship with His Father.

In Hebrews 13:17, We are exhorted to obey our leaders who spoke the word of God to us. They guide and equip the saints for ministry. And they,too, will give an account to God for their ministry.

The author of Hebrews then points the reader and listener to the God of Peace. He declares that the God of Peace brought up from the dead, that Great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus is resurrected and is alive even now!

Does this not remind us of how God answered Jesus' prayer in Heb. 5:7. The God of peace did just what for our Lord Jesus Christ prayed by raising Him from out of the dead. He will do so for us as well who believe and trust in Him alone.

Let's open our Bible to Hebrews 13:17 as we conclude the book of Hebrews with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast.