The Israelites have wandered in the wilderness, and they begin to complain, at first among themselves and then against Moses and God. God sends poisonous snakes into the camp. God tells Moses to make a serpent and put him up on a cross and those who are bitten can look to the cross and be saved. Jesus, himself, would he hung on a cross and those who look to him, shall be saved.
In James we hear a reminder to love our neighbor. How do we show our neighbors that we care for them. Sometimes it is...
The psalmist calls to the Lord. He declares that he is dry like the desert and he is faint but he continues to hope...
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that no one is tempted beyond his or her capacity. Yes, we are tempted, but God through Christ...