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Endurance in SufferingJames 5:7-11Context - James is nearing the end of his letter and he is reminding Christians as to why they need to heed the advice of the letter - because Jesus is returning.To endure times of suffering…Look forward to the coming of the Lord (8)Love your family in Christ (9)List out the faithful compassion of God (10-11)

What a Christian should do with a Stimulus CheckJames 5:1-6Context - James has been addressing Worldliness [4:1-10] and many of the temptations of the world such as presumption about others [4:11-12] and about the future [4:13-17]. Now James tackles the greatest lure of worldliness - greed. Main Idea - Focus your attention, energy, and treasure on heaven and on the final judgment.With your stimulus check, you should…Store up treasures in Heaven (vs. 1-3) 2. See the coming judgment (vs. 4-5)3. Serve others (vs. 6)

John 20:1-23The resurrection turns…Our tears into joy (John 20:20) Our fears into peace (John 20:19,21)Our careers into mission (John 20:21-22)