The Brother of Jesus

Summary

You quickly get to know someone by getting to know their family. James the brother of Jesus writes to suffering Christians in the first century. He begins with a powerful testimony shared, a difficult command given and a hopeful vision held. James 1:1-4

Outline

1. A Powerful Testimony shared [vs1]

• James was a doubter of Jesus
• James met resurrected Jesus

2. A Difficult Command Given [vs2]

• ‘When you meet trials’
• ‘of various kinds’
• ‘count it all joy’

3. A Hopeful Vision Held  [vs 3-4]

 

For further discussion

How are you often inclined to interpret suffering?

Why is it important that we have a vision for steadfastness?