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  Sts Peter & Paul
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
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  Assumption Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
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  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Holy Cross Day
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  Pr20/OT25/P+16
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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  Michael/Angels
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  Pr22/OT27/P+18
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  World Communion
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James 3:13 - 4:8

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible -  KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries. Chapter 4
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. Chapter 4
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletComparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit:
bullet Selfish Desire, Lust and Greed
bullet Synergy
bullet Poverty of Conceptual Learning
bullet Commandment VII, Commandment XII.4, Similitude VIII.7, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
bullet III.6, IV.17, VII.7, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes. Chapter 4
bullet"He sets mercy against the fierce and cruel nature of man, and shows that heavenly wisdom brings forth good fruits, for he that is heavenly wise, refers all things to God's glory, and the profit of his neighbours."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary. Chapter 4
bullet"These verses show the difference between men's pretending to be wise, and their being really so."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes. Chapter 4
bullet"Be no more double minded, vainly endeavouring to serve both God and mammon."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). Chapter 4
bullet"He says "righteousness"; because it is itself the true wisdom. As in the case of the earthly wisdom, after the characteristic description came its results; so in this verse, in the case of the heavenly wisdom."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891. Chapter 4
bullet"The divine wisdom imparted by communion with God is put in contrast with the false, sensual wisdom named in verse 15."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Commentary, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, A.K.M. Adam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
bullet"This week's epistle reading explicitly connects James' interest in mindful speech with his concern for community harmony."
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "First Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Pentecost 16," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"Humility is about being genuine and not finding you have the need to establish your sense of worth by making others smaller than yourself."
bullet "Peacemakers," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bullet "The Wisdom of James," Robert W. Wall, Baylor University Christian Ethics, 2009. Section on this text, "The Wise Community Talks the Walk," begins on p. 33.
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "James 4:1-4 in the Light of the Jewish Two Ways Tradition," H. van de Sandt, Biblica, 2007.
bullet"This paper shows that the material in Jas 1,13-21; 2,8-11 and 4,1-4 is closely akin to the teknon section in Did 3,1-6."
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bulletBlevins, William L., "A Call to Repent, Love Others, and Remember God: James 4," Review and Expositor, 1986.
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  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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bulletCulpepper, R. Alan, "The Power of Words and the Tests of Two Wisdoms," Review and Expositor, 1986.
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bulletPorter, Virgil V., Jr., "The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 1," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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bulletPorter, Virgil V., Jr., "The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 2," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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bulletSchmitt, John J., "You Adulteresses! The Image in James 4:4," Novum Testamentum, 1986.
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bulletSmith, Fred, "A Prophetic Christian Education for Black Boys: Overcoming Violence," Black Theology, 2003.
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bulletSwartley, Willard M., "The Relation of Justice/Righteousness to SHALOM / EIRENE," Ex Auditu, 2006.
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bulletTalbert, Charles H., "James: Teaching Outlines and Selected Sermon Seeds," Review and Expositor, 2000. (See especially, "On the Two Ways," (p. 176.))
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bulletWesselschmidt, Quentin F., "Homiletical Helps on LW Series B," Concordia Journal, 2006. (Section on this text begins on p. 328)
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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "James, The Wisdom from Above," Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bulletWith Children:
bullet "A Basket of Summer Fruit," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bulletDrama:
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Long _ife, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at right-hand side of destination page.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: James 4:6, 7. The Cyber Hymnal.
bulletAt Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
bullet Onward, Christian Soldiers!
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletMovies with the following themes at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
bulletWisdom (see esp "The Wizard of Oz")
bulletMercy/Grace
bulletServanthood
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of James