1. PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING
JAMES
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING

2. Who wrote james?
1:1 – “James, a servant of God & of the Lord Jesus Christ”
There are 4 men named “James” in NT. Which one?
Sufficiently well known to introduce self simply as “James”
Had enough authority to speak in the imperative
Obviously commanded the respect of his readers
Probably “James the Lord’s brother” (Gal. 1:19)

3. TO WHOM WAS JAMES WRITTEN?
1:1 – “To the twelve tribes in the dispersion”
Probably Jewish Christians, scattered outside Palestine
Mostly poor & suffering abuse by the rich & powerful
Experiencing strife among themselves, probably b/c of their troubles

4. THEMES How to respond to the trials of life
How to live wisely in all of life’s circumstances (good & bad)
Doing, not just hearing, the word of God
Having a faith that both believes & does
Keeping control of the tongue
Warnings against quarreling among believers
Power & Importance of Prayer

5. LESSONS FOR TODAY
Regardless of our circumstances, we are obligated to do ________________.
God supplies needed _____________ for every situation, if we will only ________ it.
“_____________ without _____________ is ______________.”
Our tongues are ______________ weapons, & we must be ______________ how we use them.
Our enmity with one another usually stems from not being right with _________.

6. KEY VERSE
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5