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Intro:
Point #1: This is Standard Letter Writing Form in the Ancient Near East in the First Century AD.
In the Bible there are books that are called epistles…
Epistle is a fancy word of letter!
Have you ever received a letter?
When people care about one another they send each other letters…
This particular letter was written Jesus’ half brother James…
Who remembers the nativity scenes at Christmas?
Who were the parents at the nativity?
(Mary and Joseph)…Mary and Joseph were James’ parents!
James writes to the Jewish believers who were scattered from Israel.
he starts with giving greetings…
Point #2: Consider It Great Joy When We Go Through Hard Times for Jesus!
What are hard things that we sometimes have to go through and deal with?
What kind of attitude should we have when we go through hard times?
It’s in verse 2!
Who helps us when we we are in need?
God helps us!
Continuing in James 1:9
Point #3: There is No Value in Socio-Economic Standing in the Eyes of Jesus!
Are you cool…Jesus doesn’t care...
Are you uncool…Jesus doesn’t care...
Are you rich…Jesus doesn’t care...
Are you poor…Jesus doesn’t care...
Jesus cares about what’s in your heart!
Do you love him?
Do you love others?
Jesus doesn’t care about what you have or don’t have!
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This life is temporary, we need to care about things that will last forever!
God
The Word of God (Master the Word of God)
The Souls of People lasts forever!
We have to care about whether people know and love Jesus!
Point #4: Blessed Are We When We Endure Trials Because Our Reward is Eternal Life with Jesus!
When we choose to follow Jesus He is our Lord and Savior…
Jesus saves us…
When we follow Jesus He becomes our Lord!
He makes our decisions…
We seek his direction for our lives through the Word of God and through prayer!
We live in obedience to Jesus!
Point #5: Every Good and Perfect Gift is from God!
God provides all that we have!
God provides all that we need!
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