Jam 1:1 | MHM | STEP | Inscription This verse is the introduction to the letter. It tells us who wrote it, who he is writing to, and gives a greeting. James introduces himself with humility and respect, and he reaches out to people who are going through hard times and are scattered in many places. v. 1 : James calls himself a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ . Even though he was an important leader in the church—and known as the brother of Jesus—he chooses to be known as a servant. This teaches us that whoever has a high position in the church is still only a servant, not a master. The best title we can have is to be called a servant of God and of Christ. We should serve both the Father and the Son, because God wants everyone to honor the Son just as they honor the Father (John 5:23 ). James writes to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad . These are Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland because of persecution and troubles. Some were scattered for good reasons, to spread God’s word in other countries. Others were scattered because of hard times and danger. Even though they are separated, God cares for them and sends them comfort. As it says in the Old Testament, Although I have cast them far off among the heathen... yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come (Ezekiel 11:16 ). God’s people may be scattered, but he never forgets them. James greets them with kindness, wishing them peace and blessing. He wants them to know they are valued, even in their difficulties. God’s people can find joy no matter where they are or what they face.

‏ James 1:1

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This verse is the introduction to the letter. It tells us who wrote it, who he is writing to, and gives a greeting. James introduces himself with humility and respect, and he reaches out to people who are going through hard times and are scattered in many places.

v. 1: James calls himself a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was an important leader in the church—and known as the brother of Jesus—he chooses to be known as a servant. This teaches us that whoever has a high position in the church is still only a servant, not a master. The best title we can have is to be called a servant of God and of Christ. We should serve both the Father and the Son, because God wants everyone to honor the Son just as they honor the Father (John 5:23 ^a).

James writes to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad. These are Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland because of persecution and troubles. Some were scattered for good reasons, to spread God’s word in other countries. Others were scattered because of hard times and danger. Even though they are separated, God cares for them and sends them comfort. As it says in the Old Testament, Although I have cast them far off among the heathen... yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come (Ezekiel 11:16 ^b). God’s people may be scattered, but he never forgets them.

James greets them with kindness, wishing them peace and blessing. He wants them to know they are valued, even in their difficulties. God’s people can find joy no matter where they are or what they face.