Insights for Jewish Christian Community
A deep dive into the teachings of James the brother of Jesus, focusing on godly wisdom, responsibility for sin, and the importance of action over mere words. Emphasizing the need to listen, learn, and serve with a heart of humility and motivation.
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Written to Jewish Christians scattered about A right strawy epistle Martin Luther
Lesson 1 and 2 Review James the brother of Jesus author James was a non-believer in Jesus lifetime James became a pillar in the church (Gal 1:19 and 2:9) Seek Godly Wisdom Ask in faith - No doubting allowed
Lesson 1 and 2 Review Life is our Proving Ground We must accept responsibility for our sin God cannot tempt us Temptation / Desire / Conception / Birth / Sin / Death Satan keeps the sin buffet fully stocked With Whom there is no variation or shadow of turning
Are You Listening? Verse 19 swift ( tachus ) fleet of foot, speedy. Used only once in the NT. It implies a ready disposition to learn. Verse 20 wrath or anger ( orgen ) a violent emotion resulting in uncontrolled anger
Are You Listening? Verse 21 filthiness ( rhuparos ) dirty, wicked ... and overflow of wickedness ( kakia ) the phrase renders out as a superabundance of evil that is bubbling over the edge of the container ... receive with Meekness (prautes), mildness of disposition, humility
Are You Listening? Verses 22-25 Be doers of the word and not hearers only. doer from the Greek implies creative action and is distinctly different from a rote mechanical action. James uses a word that means our action is motivated by a pure heart
Are You Listening? Idle Hands are the Devil s Workshop! Widows and orphans need an advocate, and we need a heart that is motivated to put our faith into action!
SATAN WANTS US TO LOOK INWARD GOD WANTS US TO LOOK OUTWARD WITH A HEART OF SERVICE
