James 5:7-10

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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  • The Blue Letter Bible' -  KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Similitude IX.32, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • James 5:7-10: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 3A, Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
  • First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Advent 3, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Hate is a glad competitor of love and rejoices at the opportunity of asserting its authority in all of those spheres, with the result that we join the crucifiers. The alternative is not to fold or become a doormat, but to remain faithful to love."
  • "Patience in Suffering," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • Progressive Bible Study, Pastor Dan, Street Prophets.
    • "I must admit that re-reading James is a tough but necessary task for me. I've always liked James' insistence on service, but it's easy to read "faith without works is dead" while skipping over his equal insistence on self-discipline."
  • "The Farmer, The Groaner, The Prophets," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "So, as you are asking for presents this year, why don't you put patience at the very top of your list? You will be glad you did."
• Articles & Background:
• Articles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
  • Cousar, Charles B., "Disruptive Hope: New Testament Texts for Advent," Journal for Preachers, 2001. (Section begins on page 29.)
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  • Gaskins, Mark E., "Looking to the Future: James 4:13-5:11," Review and Expositor, 2000.
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  • Jumper, Mark A., "Post-War Preaching," Journal for Preachers, 2007. (Section on this text is on page 51.)
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  • Omanson, Roger L., "The Certainty of Judgment and the Power of Prayer: James 5," Review and Expositor, 1986.
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  • Osburn, Carroll, "James, Sirach, and the Poor," Ex Auditu, 2006.
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  • Porter, Virgil V., Jr., "The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 1," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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  • Porter, Virgil V., Jr., "The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 2," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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  • Talbert, Charles H., "James: Teaching Outlines and Selected Sermon Seeds," Review and Expositor, 2000. (See especially, "On Waiting for the End," (p. 179.))
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "Patience," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's Church.
• Drama:
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, James 5:7, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: James 5:8. The Cyber Hymnal.
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of James