The coming of Jesus unites us in James 5 video discussion

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The epistle for Advent 3 in Year A is James 5.7–10. The lectionary makes an odd choice here, and we really need to read on to verse 11 as well.

James here echoes much of the ethical teaching of Jesus, including some exact parallels of wording from the gospels; like Jesus, James draws from the wisdom tradition of the Old Testament, but mixes in a prophetic, eschatological perspective.

And his understanding of eschatology overlaps with Paul, though has some distinctive emphases too. Whereas Paul mostly focuses on the need for endurance in the face of external pressure, James here calls us to patience in relationships with one another as we await the coming of Jesus.

On the importance of the triangles 17 and 153 (prior to 18 and 171, the number of this episode) see the article here.

The gospel reading this week is Matt 11.2–11, John the Baptist’s questions about Jesus. The written commentary is here

and video discussion can be found here.

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5 thoughts on “The coming of Jesus unites us in James 5 video discussion”

  1. The N.J. has a plurality of gates. Are they the same as doors?
    Ezekiel’s temple has two doors in use.
    Every church has a door and a right hand of fellowship.
    Lots to think about, thanks.

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      • A door is a one way diode.?
        A threshold to cross with no return. Gates seem to imply something else . A place of judgment, a node to pass through in either direction.
        So mebbe Jesus is at first a very low door but on entering we discover we are met in what becomes a magnificent gate of endless possibilities…

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  3. I feel that this segment ought to be read in the context
    of the whole chapter.
    In the video James referenced one type of Fellowship in
    persecuted churches, binding together the saints.
    This passage has a number of themes worthy of deeper meditation
    For today’s church.
    What is the Biblical definition of Affliction?
    What is the definition of True [and false ] Fellowship?
    Why is individual and corporate prayer central in Fellowship?
    What kind of fellowship exists in our church?
    Fellowship is a rare blessing, for instance try instituting a prayer meeting where there is a heart cry for an “open door” for the Gospel and for the “utterance” to make known the Gospel as St. Paul coveted.
    You could try AI [ which to me often mimics Bible hub}
    Or try Bible hubs topical offerings on AFFLICTION;
    FELLOW SHIP biblehub.net/searchnt.php?q=fellowship;
    And The Importance of Fellowship and Community.
    Shalom.

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