1. Time to Grow Up An Introduction to the Book of James

2. Who was James? Brother of Jesus Leader of Church In Jerusalem

3. Similarities with Jesus’ Teaching James 1:2 Matthew 5:10-12

4. Similarities with Jesus’ Teaching James 1:4 Matthew 5:48

5. Similarities with Jesus’ Teaching James 1:5 Matthew 7:7-12

6. Similarities with Jesus’ Teaching James 1:22 Matthew 7:21-27

7. Similarities with Jesus’ Teaching James 4:11-12 Matthew 7:1-5

8. Similarities with Jesus’ Teaching James 5:1-3 Matthew 6:19-21

9. To Whom Was He Writing? Jewish believers scattered amongst the nations

10. Why Did He Write? Patience in difficulties Practising what we preach Controlling our tongues Living at peace with ourselves and others No focus on material things