13—Forty Days with James: The Magic Wand & the Touch

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/13-forty-days-with-james-the-magic-wand-the-touch/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p>Further comments on Jas 2:14-26:</p><ul><li>Re: deeds (v.14):<ul><li>Jesus frequently emphasizes deeds, both in the gospels and in Revelation. For “I know your deeds,” see Rev 2:2, 19, 23; 3:1-2, 8, 15.</li><li>We need to be comfortable talking about the way of Christ. It is not a good sign when we prefer vagueness in our conversation or fellowship to actual obedience.</li></ul></li><li>Re: being God's friend (v.23:<ul><li>Abraham (in Jewish tradition) was called God's friend.</li><li>Keep in mind that this is the opposite of being the world's friend (4:4).</li><li>See also John 15:15.</li></ul></li></ul><img src="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/pov.jpeg" alt="" width="235" /><ul><li>Note also the parallel between James 2:26 and 1:26.</li><li>Illustration: <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/the-magic-wand-and-the-touch-by-dave-malutinok/">The Magic Wand & the Touch,</a> by Dave Malutinok (adapted)</li></ul><p><i>Next: "The Epistle of Straw"</i></p><p><br /> </p>