James 5:1-20

Contents: Warning to the rich. Exhortations in view of Christ's second coming.

Characters: Christ, Job, Elias, James.

Conclusion: Great amassing of wealth will be a sign of the last days, but woe to those who then heap together treasure for themselves, for when Christ comes that in which they have placed their hopes will bring them eternal misery. Regardless of the prosperity of the wicked, or the affliction of the righteous, the blessed hope of Christ's return will keep the believer steady and patient. Let this therefore incite him to all the duties of the Gospel, and especially to patience and prayer.

Key Word: Last days, James 5:3.

Strong Verses: James 5:7; James 5:8; James 5:10; James 5:16; James 5:20.

Striking Facts: James 5:7; James 5:8. Here we see Christ's waiting for the precious fruit of the earth, the gathering in of the elect. In 2 Thessalonians 3:5 We have the saint's waiting for Him. The hope of His coming is the only solution of the complicated problems that will arise in the last days between capital and labor. (James 5:1-6.)

1 Peter 1:1-25

Contents: Christian's conduct under suffering in the light of full salvation.

Characters: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Peter.

Conclusion: The true Christian's hope of eternal life and a glorious inheritance through the precious sacrifice and resurrection of Christ, is a hope that quickens him to service, supports him in every trial of faith and conducts him in a way of holiness to heaven.

Key Word: Living hope, 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 1:25.

Strong Verses: 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 1:4; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 1:8; 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 1:15; 1 Peter 1:18; 1 Peter 1:19; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 Peter 1:24; 1 Peter 1:25.

Striking Facts: 1 Peter 1:18; 1 Peter 1:19. The blood of Christ is precious because it redeems (1 Peter 1:19). Brings us nigh to God (Ephesians 2:13). Blots out our sins (Revelation 1:5). Brings peace (Colossians 1:20). (Justifies) (Romans 5:9). Cleanses (1 John 1:7).