Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Partially because of this he grew up to be selfish and sadistic, caring nothing for others. We wanted her to be a patient person and so we thought that giving her this name would be a good reminder to her. The last emperor of China was a man named Pu Yi. It is extremely difficult to face chronic pain day after day, but she maintains a cheerful attitude and still does what she can to serve others. Question: "What does it mean to count it all joy (James 1:2)?" The first test is to see if we will admit it or not. These small group studies of James contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Only two real candidates have been proposed, James the brother of John, and James the oldest and half brother of Jesus (Mark 6:3). And I would be right to take up for him be… Those who are poor in this world should not focus on their lack of material things. Application: Is there someone you know that is facing a difficult trial? James 1:1-11 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE) I. CLOSER READING: I always notice that the name âJamesâ (v1) is what has become of Greek Iakobus, Hebrew Yaâakov, Jacob [my dadâs and my brotherâs name]. He was the leader of the early New Testament church in Jerusalem. Pray with faith (5-8) IV. They give us a chance to prove our love for God by action. As such, it is very Jewish in nature and contains frequent references to the Old Testament. And we will be motivated to turn to the Lord in prayer. Trials are certainly not enjoyable. His answer may not be exactly what we want or hope for, just as a parent does not always give his child the candy or ice cream he asks for, but His answer will be exactly what is good for us, exactly what we need. What kind of wisdom will we get from these sources? This continued for many months. This is unavoidable, for in many cases the very cause of their growth becomes the cause of their decay and destruction. Why is that the key lack? Explain the faith mentioned in verse 6. Salutation. (Trials and Temptations. Sign up for our newsletter to receive your free Bible study E-book of Hebrews. Rather He welcomes our questions and requests. What might be the difference between the faith/character of a believer never exposed to trials (if there were such a thing) and a believer who had. 1 Corinthians 15:7 – Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. The word âcompleteâ is a rarely-used word that literally means something like âwhole with all its partsâ â all the parts are there, and each of them is all there. David Mathis Mar 16, 2017 2K Shares Message Excerpt. (1) A Greeting from James. He will grow up spoiled. So: someone not committed to Christ canât expect to receive much from Christ. Scholars who doubt that tradition point to the textâs elegant rhetorical style, knowledge of Greek and Hebrew literature and literary convention, etc., and question whether âa Galilean peasantâ could pull all that off; a different author could well be a later author, maybe 2nd century. But what about when things become difficult? So we can believe it completely and not doubt. His riches and materials can not buy long life (or not eternal life anyway). God will give generously and without finding fault. Verses 1-12 are speaking of the trials and tests that come into our lives from outside circumstances. It is during challenging times that many people turn away from God. Proverbs 3:5-7 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. James wrote to help them. Why are we to react like this? Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on James 1:1-11. Over 50,000 words of in depth discovery questions, teaching points, and applications cover each chapter in 23 lessons. Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work in us: whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. When we are humble, we realize that there are so many variables we don’t understand and can’t control. We are not only to have a good attitude in certain kinds of trials, specifically ones that are not so difficult or ones that are very short term. Why? At the time they are not enjoyable. Authorship Application: What are some practical ways you can have joy in the midst of a trial? Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. James, the brother of John was probably martyred too early to have written this book, leaving James, Jesus’ half brother as the author. This epistle is mostly focused on practical Christian living as opposed to theoretical knowledge or doctrines. I. What does the phrase “without reproach” mean here? It seems to go on and on. In v2, the word âtrialsâ is elsewhere (as in the Lordâs Prayer) translated âtemptations.â These are trials the reader might âfall into.â Still, we could think of them as âtests,â like âexperiments.â [Like the way we talk about clinical trials â or time trials.] And this trial may continue until I have truly learned the lesson that God has for me. Share an example of a time when you needed wisdom. These are questions we must ask and solve before we approach God in prayer. In what way is does a poor believer have a high position? Luke 1:52-53 – He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. [Here are some questions on the text.] He may be physically poor, but spiritually rich. In fact we all lack wisdom quite often. Whenever you face trials of many kinds – Trials come in all shapes and sizes. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 – Therefore we do not lose heart. Pray with faith (5-8) IV. Then He will give it to us. How will this child end up? These are the times that require faith and show our true character. He gets everything he wants immediately. The word translated âservantâ could as easily be translated âslave.â The addressee, âthe twelve tribes in the diaspora,â may mean the envisioned audience is Jewish Christians, or that James already thinks of the entire church as Israel, maybe particularly as the [long-ago] exiled tribes. Address Chapter 1. ( Log Out / Feb 22, 2019. In v3 “faithâ is being tested â the fall into âtrialsâ is reframed as opportunity, maybe. Browse Sermons on James 1:1-11. Application: The Lord wants to bring us up to maturity slowly and surely. Explain the term “brother of humble circumstances”. Such letters, while addressed to a specific person, discussed various virtues and encouraged their performance. Then when he leaves home and a real trial hits, he will have no idea what to do. The Epistle Of James Introduction To The Epistle INTRODUCTION 1. Thus when we face trials we should always try to look at what lessons God wants to teach us in the middle of them. This is not a magic formula for getting whatever you want in prayer. What can you do to encourage them and support them during this time? Does the answer of prayer then depend on your own faith level? Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. In other words, Abraham's faith was verified with his willingness to obey God and offer his son. What can we learn about the meaning of life? Do we really believe He is all powerful and all good? Maybe the author is trying to remind readers here that rich people are as impermanent as any other mortals, and the lasting treasure is what comes from God. Not everybody who grows old, grows up; there is a vast difference between age and maturity 2. While other Jewish Christians scattered to escape persecution, James remained to help lead the church there. Then write down one area you think God wants you to grow in the midst of this trial. How does wisdom connect to the issue of trials just discussed? 4. James 3:1-12. When he became a man and faced trials, he had no moral character and no backbone. It is also possible that as long as we don’t learn the lessons, then the trial will continue until we do learn them. Listening, Taking Action, and Avoiding Anger (James 1:19–21) Doers of the Word: Working for Those in Need (James 1:22–27) Discriminating Against the Poor and Currying Favor with the Rich (James 2:1–13) Faith and Work(s) (James 2:14–26) Taming the Tongue (James 3:1–12) Selfish Ambition and Submission to God (James 3:13–4:12) We are studying James 1:1-11 for Sunday, August 2, as the first of five lessons on James in this quarter devoted to Biblical wisdom literature, so it looks like we will be finding out. James became one of the prominent leaders among the Christians in Jerusalem. What does the book of James have to do with wisdom? INTRODUCTION. Find James 1:1 11 Sermons and Illustrations. But yet here we are commanded to be joyful even in the midst of trials. The character by which our author desires to be known: James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. He would have been perfect to lead the Jews who had accepted Jesus as their Savior. What are two possible reactions to trials? It focuses on day to day life, relationship, and applications in the world around us. A large number of the Christians had left *Jerusalem and had goneto live in other countries. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. John 15:7 – If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. a. What did you learn from it? Here we see that God will not do this. Hebrews 10:23 – Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. The world offers the appearance of wisdom, but only when looking at things through temporal eyes. Consider it pure joy – This is a mindset that James encourages his readers to have. The book is written primarily to a Jewish audience, hence it says “to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.”. Proverbs 19:1 – Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. Acts 12:17 – Peter motioned with his hand for them to be quiet and described how the Lord had brought him out of prison. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. This phrase “without finding fault” is quite interesting. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all of their achievements." Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1..fusion-button.button-3{width:auto}Support. There are many contrasts between worldly and godly wisdom. Mark 6:3 – Isn’t this the carpenter? What does the book of James have to do with wisdom? 3. Tradition holds that the author is âJames, the brother of the Lord.â If so, the text must pre-date 62 CE, when that James dies. Trials test our faith and develop perseverance. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. What kind of doubts may this refer to? So that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything – God does not take away trials from our lives because trials are beneficial for us. James begins and ends with faith. After that, it doesnât behave much like a âtypical New Testament letter.â No response to the specific concerns of an identifiable congregation; no letter-like conclusion. We should then pray confidently, knowing that He hears every word we speak and will answer. Paul had a thorn in his flesh that he asked God to remove three times, but God did not remove it because His ways our higher than ours. Trials are like this. When James says that Abraham was saved by good works; he does not exclude the need for faith in Jesus Christ. But by His very nature, God is unable to either be tempted (in the sense we are tempted, as James will explain), nor can He Himself tempt anyone . You are cordially invited to read along with Matters of Interpretation and a few others. But God uses them to teach us lessons and help us grow. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. What is the purpose of trials? James is teaching that faith, if it is not accompanied by good works, is not going to save anyone. Romans 5:3-4 – Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. We want to help you study the Bible, obey the Bible, and teach the Bible to others. The text also has several features in common with wisdom literature more generally, including themes (two ways, controlling oneâs speech and temper, money â although Jamesâs aim is clearly not how to make the listener prosperous in the conventional sense), and form, which is almost like extended proverbs. So, these Christians no longer had the day-to-day contact with theirleaders. [For a rich first-century audience, maybe because of hanging out with low-born Christians.] From this verse, we can be sure it is God’s will to give us wisdom. 3. I knew Him long before He became famous!” But James (1:1) and his brother, Jude (Jude 1), both opened their … He lived an extremely spoiled existence. If someone described my husband as 6’5” and blonde, I would say that they have the wrong guy! The tongue is a fire. The temptations people face would include the one to give up the Christian madness and go back to a more conventional way of life. Verse 9 – Although a person’s economic position may be poor, his position in Christ is high (Galatians 3:28). Matthew 5:10 – Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, [] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. The tongue is little, but boasts great things. 1. How are believers supposed to react? So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. A few trials growing up could have really helped him. I. Greetings (1) II. Though a person would not normally look at a trial and say “I am so happy my health is poor” or “I am so happy that I lost my job” a person could look at these situations and say “I know that God has my best interests at heart” or “I know that losing my job is an opportunity to rely on the Lord instead of my own understanding.”. ( Log Out / It’s first aim seems to be to encourage the believers to live godly lives. And yet this person, if he trusts in Christ, can also be spiritually rich and full of blessings. Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work in us: whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. I doubt that reasoning, personally; I understand about probabilities, but why couldnât James the brother of the Lord have been exceptional? Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Faith in what? James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. âDoubtâ in this context seems to involve indecision â as in not being able to choose between two commitments or courses of action. Though he was a prime-minister in Christ's kingdom, yet he styles himself only a servant. 1. Who is James? We might want to compare Proverbs 4:5-7]. They bring us up to maturity. In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. James 1:11, NLT: "The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. Here are some notes on the text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: We had some lessons from James a couple … On that reading, the trials people need to consider all joy could include losing oneâs job or wealth or social position. We are studying James 1:1-11 for Sunday, August 2, as the first of five lessons on James in this quarter devoted to Biblical wisdom literature, so it looks like we will be finding out. Hebrews 11:6 – And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 1:1-11 Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. Scripture: James 1:21. What if a person came up and described someone totally different and suggested that it was the same person? Write down one trial that you are facing. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 1. The Gospel of James Open Letter to Martin Luther. Here are some notes on the text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: We had some lessons from James a couple years ago, so we might remember a few things about the book. James 1:11. (Read James 1:11) 11 For the sun rises and, together with the scorching wind, dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance perishes. Faith was made perfect by his works. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;" “Count it all joy”: The Greek word … The word comes up again in James 2:4, as the clearly negative âmaking distinctionsâ between rich and poor. Now he begins his letter by identifying himself as a bondservant, from the Greek word duolos , also meaning "slave," of both God and of Jesus Christ. Scripture: James 1:18–25. If we read ahead a bit, we might find this impression strengthened. II. Instead set your mind on things above and be thankful for your blessings in Christ. James 1 – A Living Faith in Trials and Temptations A. “Tell James and the other brothers and sisters about this,” he said, and then he left for another place. What exactly must we have faith in? You cannot force God to do something against His will just by believing it. Jeremiah 9:23-24 – This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the Lord. Application: Think about a trial that you are facing. Through what methods might God give us this wisdom? James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. In the same way, the rich person will wither away while pursuing his … “All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.” James 1:17(NET) Think of someone whom you know well—a husband, family member, or close friend. James knew that most people have an evil tendency to blame God when they find themselves in trials. The âtestingâ in v3 is more intentional, oriented toward assessment, âprovingâ or âapproving.â Reading this makes me think of my swim mom days, watching the team swim laps, trying to beat the giant clock on the deck: the kind of testing or trying that âproduces endurance.â. Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Sunday, August 2, 2020. âThe Letter of James: Introduction,â in The Access Bible: An Ecumenical Learning Resource for People of Faith, Gail R. OâDay and David Peterson, General Editors. Mark 11:24 – I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. Trials are good for us and are sent by God – They are meant to test our faith. The problem is sometimes we don’t want it. That connection may be a clue to whatâs in the authorâs mind when he follow up this comment on doubting with one on poor and rich (vv9-11). I. The reason is given in verse 3. Outline. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group. One of my close relatives has struggled with serious pain in her neck for many years. Imagine a child who grows up in pampered surroundings. A small fire can spread to a large forest! Discussion questions to encourage interaction. (Read James 1:1-11) Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. James could have pulled rank by opening the letter, “James, the son of the virgin Mary, brother of none other than Jesus Christ. Trials and wisdom. Faith and Humility. Instead we need to view trials as a chance for us to grow. 2 Corinthians 6:10 – Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. The comparison of the rich to a âflower of the field,â literally grass, that withers or fades (v10), seems to me to draw on Hebrew Bible imagery: Psalm 103 â where mortalsâ impermanence is a contrast with Godâs justice and steadfast love; Isaiah 40 â where peopleâs impermanence is a contrast with Godâs word; and especially Psalm 49, which emphasizes the mortality of the rich, in the context of wisdom, albeit without the âflowerâ image. Or, we might have studied the book in youth group, if weâre young enough. Persevere in trials (2-4) III. The image of the wave on the sea reinforces that sense. In … A prideful person seldom prays because he thinks that he can solve problems on his own and with his own logic. Verses 10-11 – The rich person should realize that in the end he is just like the poor person. James was primarily directed towards Jewish believers who had been scattered, perhaps because of persecution under Herod Agrippa. [Here are some questions on the text.] I. Greetings (1) II. 2. God is trying to produce in every Christian "faith that overcomes," that endures, that has staying power. Only two real candidates have been proposed, James the brother of John, and James the oldest and half brother of Jesus (Mark 6:3). They brushed his teeth and tied his shoes. 1. The Book of James – A Detailed Commentary Basic Training Bible Ministries Page 2 Introduction to James Background of the Book The Epistle of James is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2 and 3 John, and Jude. He might go off the deep end. Application: If you have little, don’t focus on that, but set your mind on things above. He was an apostle, and he was the Lord’s brother, yet he mentions not these greater things, but he takes the lowly title, in which, no doubt, he felt the highest honour, and calls himself “a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” [1]. John Piper Feb 22, 2019 2.1K Shares Sermon. James 1:1-11 NIV James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 1 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.. My wife and I gave our first daughter the middle name Patience. Against that kind of double-mindedness, the author seems to be defending the ultimate wisdom of that Christian folly. Reflecting on Luke 2 36-38 / Acts 2 16-21 / Acts 21 8-9, Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), Follow Matters of Interpretation on WordPress.com, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. James 1:11, CSB: "For the sun rises and, together with the scorching wind, dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance perishes. Form is being submitted, please wait a bit. And our text this week will take up the desirability of âwisdomâ explicitly (verse 5). 21,22. Galatians 2:12 – For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. In the same way, the rich person will wither away while pursuing his activities. James was just ministering to Jewish Christians, and Paul was ministering to Gentiles. The text seems to divide into three shorter teachings, vv2-4 (enduring trials), 5-8 (asking God for wisdom in faith), and 9-11 (riches are perishable). Do we really believe God can and will answer our prayers? Also, he was one of the key people who made the decision at the Council of Jerusalem on how to solve the conflict between the Gentiles and the Jews. We have therefore created a library of almost one thousand (and growing) inductive Bible studies, which are available for free. Many times it is easy to say we love God and to be faithful to Him when things are going very easily. Free Access to Sermons on James 1:1 11, Church Sermons, Illustrations on James 1:1 11, and Preaching Slides on James 1:1 11. 1 [] James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion, greetings. ( Log Out / Note hence, Those who are highest in office or attainments in … He was an associate of the apostles and a key leader in the Jerusalem church (Acts 12:17, Galatians 2:12). For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea … Perseverance in Trial. We will realize how little we actually know. In v4, the phrase âfull effectâ and the word âmatureâ are both translations of the Greek adjective âperfect,â from telos, which is an âend,â a final result being aimed at or moved toward. What did you do? Though trials are not easy, they are meant for our good. In v5, the verb âlackâ picks up the ânothing lackingâ from v4, and specifically mentions âwisdom.â [Why? This is a great testimony to the rest of us. And in the end, we can only have this level of belief in things we are sure that is God’s will. In other words: we could have some prejudices about this text. 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