we are on the verge of major Christtian persecution, just on the heels of major Chrstian expansion
How does this community work?
What about Rich people and Poor people?
Recurring themes in James of Endurance, and Wealth
Physical vs Spiritual… life is like grass… we are more valuable than flowers, but our bodies and our possessions are like flowers.. maybe bring along that dead dafodil
The audience here are people who have been primairly forced out of their homes and into Syria where they were living as exiles with few social connections
fake Nike shirts wearing off in the washer… trying to look rich
Perhaps talk about Juarez and the economic setting there vs here, and how their worhsip was rich and vibrant
