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James

James Author: James, Brother Of Jesus Date Written: 62 Recipient: Jewish Believers Purpose: To Instruct & Encourage The 
 Dispersed Jews

Who Is James? Matthew 13:55 James was a younger brother of Jesus James did not believe in Jesus during John 7:1-9 His earthly ministry Jesus appeared to James after He 1 Corinthians 15:7 resurrected James believed and gathered with the Acts 1:14 disciples after Jesus resurrected Acts 15:13-21 James became a pillar in the church at Jerusalem Galatians 2:9 James was condemned by the high Josephus priest and martyred

James 1 James 1:12, Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James, To The 12 Scattered Tribes (v1) Testing Produces Patience (v2-8) Let The Lowly Brother Glory In His Exaltation, The Rich In His Humiliation (v9-11) Blessed Is The One Who Endures Temptation (v12-18) Be Doers Of The Word (v19-27)

James 2 James 2:26, For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. If You Show Partiality, You Commit Sin (v1-13) Faith Without Works Is Dead (v14-26)

James 3 James 3:2, For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. No Man Can Tame The Tongue (v1-12)

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James 3 James 3:2, For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. No Man Can Tame The Tongue (v1-12) Wisdom From Above Is Pure, Peaceable, Gentle, Full Of Good Fruits (v13-18)

James 4 James 4:8, Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Friendship With The World Is Enmity With God (v1-6) Submit & Draw Near To God (v7-10) Do Not Speak Evil Of One Another (v11-12) Boasting About Tomorrow Is Evil (v13-17)

James 5 James 5:8, You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. You Rich, Weep & Howl For Your Miseries That Are Coming (v1-6) Be Patient Until The Coming Of The Lord (v7-12) Is Anyone Sick? Let The Elders Pray (v13-18) He Who Turns A Sinner From Error Will Save His Soul From Death (v19-20)