A Little Background Never Hurts

This week we are looking at James chapter 2:14-26. This is a pretty loaded chapter and its study will be enhanced by looking at other scripture for understanding. We'll examine these on Sunday, but if you have a few minutes to spare you may want to look at and start digesting the following scripture:

• Romans 3:21-31 - Compare this to James 2:18. Is there a conflict in teaching?
• Genesis 22 - This is the story of Abraham that James refers to in 2:20-24. Even if you are familiar with this story it's always good to refresh and make sure you recollect correctly.
• Joshua 2 - This is the story of Rahab in Jericho that James refers to in 2:25-26. Again, it's good to refresh. Not only was Rahab spared but she became part of Jesus' genealogy. 

I can't wait for the discussion this week. I think it's going to be a really good one.