The Secret to Reading James
James 2:10–11; Matt. 5:19–20; James 1:22–25
The book of James contains at least
to the Sermon on the Mount.
Some examples:
James ————– Teaching ——————- Matthew
1:2 ———— joy amid trials ——————————————- 5:10–12
1:5 ———– asking God for good things ———————– 7:7–11
1:17 ———- God the giver of good ——————————- 7:11
2:5 ———- poor inherit the kingdom ————————— 5:3, 5
4:11–12 —- against judging others ——————————- 7:1–5
5:2–5 —– moth and rust spoiling earthly treasures —– 6:19
The secret to reading James…
Don’t read
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of
freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer
but a doer who works—this person will be blessed in what
he does. —James 1:25 (CSB)
Additional Notes
What most impacted me from this service?
What insight have I gained about God and His ways?
How do I apply this insight to my life?
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