James: A Study from the Brother of Jesus

The Epistle of James will not let you hide. Written by the brother of Jesus, this 13-module workbook walks through the bluntest letter in the New Testament and presses one question on every believer: is your faith alive?

James: A Study from the Brother of Jesus is a 13-module workbook by Ed Rangel covering the entire epistle, from the crucible of trials in chapter one to the call to restore the wandering in chapter five. James grew up in the same house as Jesus, and when he finally believed, he wrote a letter that cuts through religious talk, public appearance, and every cover-up we use to protect ourselves from the truth. Faith, he insists, must survive fire — showing up in how you speak, how you spend, how you treat the poor, and how you endure when life presses hard.

Each module follows the text closely, presses its meaning honestly, and moves the reader toward real obedience.

What's Inside

Thirteen modules covering the full epistle, plus a canonical bridge to 1 John:

• Module 1 — The Crucible of Joy (James 1:1–12)
• Module 2 — The Anatomy of Temptation (James 1:13–18)
• Module 3 — Faith That Listens and Lives (James 1:19–27)
• Module 4 — Faith Without Favoritism (James 2:1–13)
• Module 5 — Faith That Works (James 2:14–26)
• Module 6 — Speaking Wisely (James 3:1–12)
• Module 7 — Heavenly Wisdom (James 3:13–18)
• Module 8 — The War Within (James 4:1–10)
• Module 9 — Judging and Planning (James 4:11–17)
• Module 10 — Don't Play Judge (James 5:1–6)
• Module 11 — The God Who Sees (James 5:7–12)
• Module 12 — Patience and Prayer (James 5:13–20)
• Module 13 — Living Faith in the Light (A Canonical Bridge from James to 1 John)

Format & Features

Every module pairs careful exposition with tools for the classroom: discussion questions, memory verses, and Greek word studies that open up the text without requiring any background in the language. A full set of study helps and teacher's resources rounds out the book — including an at-a-glance overview of the epistle and module-by-module teaching suggestions — making it ready to use in any setting, from a quarter-long adult class to individual study.

Who It's For

Bible class teachers, small-group leaders, preachers, and any Christian ready to hold their faith up to the mirror of James — whether studying alone or leading others through the epistle.

About the Author

Ed Rangel has been preaching since 2000 and serves as an evangelist in Wisconsin. His ministry has taken him across the Midwest, the South, the Caribbean, South America, and Europe, and his years as a special education teacher shaped his gift for making difficult subjects clear without watering them down. He writes direct, text-driven Bible studies aimed at strengthening congregations in doctrine and practical obedience.