Michael Hewat
Michael Hewat is currently serving as the Senior Minister at West Hamilton Community Church, New Zealand
It seemed good to me also … to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught (3-4)
One of the greatest ironies of theology is the...
You give them something to eat (13)
Jesus’ sending out of the twelve recalls their appointment as apostles (6.12ff.), since which they have been largely passive - learning from him and being with him (8.1). When they have acted,...
Patience doesn’t come naturally to farmers either, but they have to cultivate it in order to gain the reward of a harvest. Likewise, says James, Christians must cultivate patience.
Behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
As James draws...
But who are you to judge your neighbour?
James has already had quite a bit to say about the tongue and how we use it. It is clear that quarrels, rivalries and divisions have marred the life of...
