James 2:8

If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right (NIV).

James’ Summary

In verses 13-21, James summarizes the case for simplifying the requirements for Gentiles to join the church.

Go Team!

In Galatians 2:8-9, Paul writes that he and Barnabas were encouraged to teach Gentiles about Jesus while James and Peter and John went to the Jews with this message.

Between the Lord’s Supper and Arrest

1. Right after singing a song, the disciples left the room where they celebrated Passover
2. Jesus quotes scripture
3. He anticipates his betrayal and abandonment
4. Peter argues with Jesus
5. Jesus attempts to correct Peter
6. Peter still argues
7. How often do we argue with God?
8. All the other disciples agreed with Peter. I’ve never noticed this detail before.
9. Jesus went to a private garden to prepare in prayer
10. Where and when do I pray? What are my habits?
11. Jesus admits to James and John and Peter that he’s depressed
12. He asks his friends to stay near him
13. Even Jesus desired companionship when his life was nearing its end
14. Jesus was not a loner, even though he appears introverted on occasion
15. Jesus catches his friends sleeping
16. Jesus tells them to pray to “stay out of temptation”
17. When’s the last time I prayed to “stay out of temptation?”
18. Jesus acknowledges his willingness to do anything God expects
19. What am I unwilling to do?
20. Jesus’ friends fall asleep a second and third time
21. Jesus announces the arrivalof his betrayer to his followers