JAMES 5:13\u201320<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cRemember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
(James 5:20)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
As we conclude our study of James, it may be helpful to step back and see how James organized his teaching and and how he related it to the teaching of Jesus. We noted in our first study (February 27) that most scholars agree that James, the author, was the younger brother of Jesus and the leader of the early church in Jerusalem. Even though he did not initially follow Christ in faith while the Lord was on earth, he certainly would have been familiar with Jesus\u2019 most common and popular teaching: the Sermon on the Mount. Broadly speaking, we can say James addressed three major themes throughout the epistle and in each one, he ties his teaching with thought from Jesus\u2019 most well-known sermon.<\/p>\n
James\u2019 opening passage (1:2\u201311) introduces the three topics: testing, wisdom, and wealth. The three topics are repeated with further statements about testing, pure speech (related to wisdom), and generosity (obedience with wealth) in 1:12\u201327. With this introduction, James expounds on each theme in reverse order.<\/p>\n
In chapter two, James teaches strongly against believers showing favoritism to the rich, calling Christians to generosity toward the poor. Note especially the close connection between James 2:5 and Jesus\u2019 teaching in Matthew 5:3. The noted teaching in James about \u201cfaith without deeds\u201d (2:14-ff) flows from an illustration about generosity to the poor (2:15\u201317).<\/p>\n
James then moves to the second area of teaching in 3:1\u20134:12. This section focuses on purity of speech as an outgrowth of wisdom. After first highlighting the dangers of the tongue (3:1\u201312), James looks more closely at wisdom (3:13\u201318). He then calls people to repentance in the areas of speech and wisdom (4:1\u201312). We see the similarity with the Sermon on the Mount by comparing James 3:10\u201312 with Matthew 7:15\u201320, and James 3:18 with Matthew 5:9.<\/p>\n
Finally, the section in 4:13\u20135:12 can be broadly seen as further teaching related to testing as well as wealth. Two statements in this section seem tied to Jesus\u2019 teaching: James 5:2\u20133 with Matthew 6:19\u201320, and James 5:12 with Matthew 5:33\u201337. The book concludes, then, in 5:13\u201320 with concluding thoughts and encouragements.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Deuteronomy 20\u201322<\/p>\n
Mark 14:27\u201352<\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n
Deuteronomy 23\u201327<\/p>\n
Mark 14:53\u201315:20<\/p>\n
Think of ways that God, through this study of James, has been challenging you in the areas of testing, wealth and generosity, and wisdom and speech. Find a way to implement concretely a couple of the things you have learned. Perhaps you should keep a written record of how you have done.<\/p>\n
For further study: Luke 15:7\u201310 \u2022 Acts 3:19\u201320<\/i><\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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