Reading for January 8th

Read James 5.7-11 In 5.7-11: Patience unto judgment. The exhortation to patience comes in two parts: vv. 7-8 and 10-11. Patience, moreover, awaits the great judgment, both its coming (vv. 7-8) and the appearance of the great judge. In verse 7: James reflects agricultural patterns in the Middle East with winter and spring rains. In verse 9: The warning against judgments connects with similar remarks in 4.11-12 and echoes Mt 7.1-5. In Rev 3.20 Jesus the judge stands at the door, although the Judge here is more likely God. In verses 10-11: Like the examples in 2.21-26, the prophets exemplify endurance and faithfulness in difficult times. The premier example if Job. This is the only mention of Job in the New Testament. Comments or Questions..