1. People Who Made A Change: James “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” James 1:1-2

2. “Servant” Obedience Humility Loyalty “doulos”: It’s all about…

3. People Who Made A Change: James “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” James 1:1-2

4. “Scattered” Acts 8 Numbers 11:16-17 v. 1: “to the 12 tribes scattered among the nations…”

5. “Scattered” Christians? Yes! Galatians 6:15-16... v. 1: “to the 12 tribes scattered among the nations…”

6. “Scattered” Galatians 6:15-16 “Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, what counts is a new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.”

7. “Scattered” Christians? Yes! Romans 9:6-8… v. 1: “to the 12 tribes scattered among the nations…”

8. “Scattered” Romans 9:6-8 “…not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children.”

9. People Who Made A Change: James “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” James 1:1-2

10. “Greetings” Secular Inclusive International “chairein”

11. People Who Made A Change: James “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” James 1:1-2

12. “Trials” to soar not sink! to strengthen not weaken! to win not lose! “peirasmos” with purpose

13. People Who Made A Change: James “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” James 1:1