In James
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Some have called James the Wisdom literature / Proverbs of the NT -
50 imperatives in 108 verses
Jesus name only mentioned twice (1:1 & 2:1)
NKJV Study Bible intro to James “Compared to other NT writers, James says little about Christ, and yet his speech is virtually saturated with allusions to the teaching of Christ.”
"He Is" the one who heals the sick
the Power behind our faith
The Great Physician
The Lord of Glory
The Judge at the door
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If you could read only one thing in order to better understand James, it should be Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5–7. There are so many ways in which the book of James clearly echoes that most famous sermon of Jesus. Both tackle the themes of worldliness over against heavenly-mindedness. Both deal with issues like oaths and vows, suffering well, judging others, persecution, effective prayer, and proving our faith by the fruit of good works.
https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2014/finding-jesus-book-james/
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NKJV Study Bible states “The Sermon on the Mount is indirectly reference 15 times
Our scripture reading speaks about patience today. Many of us might identify with this particular driver.
“Impatience” - 1001 Quotes, Illustrations & Humorous Stories; Edward Rowell and Leadership Journal
Please stand as we honor the reading of God’s Word...
7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.
8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
9 Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.
THE WORD OF GOD, FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD
“Excelling with Patience” - 1001 Illustrations That Connect; Larson Ten Elshof
What can we learn from James about about Patience
Like a Farmer
Like a Farmer
Like a Farmer
If you want potatoes tomorrow - you can’t plant them tonight
Farmer & Son story - take it easy vs hurry to make it - brother/uncle - long way vs shortcut - helped a stuck farmer - “storm” in the city - Charles Swindoll, Come Before Winter; Swindoll’s Ultimate Book of Illustrations and Quotes.
Enjoy life while we waiting for the Lord’s Coming; be patient and stand firm
No Grumbling
No Grumbling
No Grumbling against one another, brothers and sisters
Jesus teaches to love another -
Reason for no grumbling? Judgement - The Judge is standing at the door!
Endure Suffering
Endure Suffering
Endure Suffering
Endurance / Perseverance
Job’s story
See what the Lord finally brings to Job - more than he had before
Speak Plainly
Speak Plainly
Speak Plainly
Quote of Jesus words - Matthew 5:37a
If our “yes” is yes and our “no” is no - it speaks to our character. Our other simple and plain words have more impact
South Bloomington church
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Distinctively Christian and Christ-Centered
In the epistle of James we encounter the wisdom voice of Jesus, the eschatological [relating to end times} -prophetic voice of Jesus and the preaching voice of Jesus. We hear Jesus in ways that are unparalleled in the New Testament outside the four Gospels.
https://www.reformation21.org/articles/hearing-the-voice-of-jesus-in-the-epistle-of-james.php
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Jesus is in James!