For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

1.  Resonance:
   1. Sermon on Mount (man phrases, and at least 6 points of connection)
   2. OT – a number of quotes, plus numerous allusions
   3. The impression of an OT prophet (notice how he challenges entrepreneurs and the wealthy)
   4. [the Jewish Apocryphal tradition]
2. Listen closely!

In the next two reflections, we will begin to explore chapter 1, learn a little about James as a person, and ask the question: What exactly is James? A letter, a sermon, a compendium….?