The book of James is an instruction book with similarities to the Proverbs and the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5–7). It contains 54 clear commands. Repeated Words and Phrases? Key Verse? “_____________________________________.” (James 2:17) Overall Message? James could have identified himself as Jesus’ brother or an eyewitness of the resurrected Lord or leader of the Jerusalem church. How does he describe himself? What does this designation tell you about James? How does it fit the overall message