Posts with the category “be-doers-of-the-word”

Session 6: Wisdom From Above Read James 3:13-18 Memory Verse: James 3:17, “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” Study Questions:1. How does God’s Word describe earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom? How do the outcomes of the two differ?2. What do the qualities of heavenly wisdom (v. 17) look like in da...  Read More

Session 5: Taming the Tongue & Controlling Speech Read James 3:1-12 Memory Verse: James 3:5, “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.” Study Questions:What responsibility comes with teaching God's Word (v1)? What do the images of a bit, rudder, and fire teach us about the power of the tongue (v3-5)? How should we apply these lessons to our speech?According to James 3:8...  Read More

Session 4: Faith in Action Read James 2:14-26 Memory Verse: James 2:18, “But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” Study Questions:What’s the difference between merely believing in God and having a faith that leads to action?How do Abraham’s and Rahab’s actions demonstrate faith in action? What risk...  Read More

Session 3: Impartiality, Mercy, and Love Read James 2:1-13 Memory Verse: James 2:8-9, “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.” Study Questions:Why is showing favoritism incompatible with faith in Jesus? Have you w...  Read More

Session 2: Hearing & Doing the Word Read James 1:13-27 Memory Verse: James 1:22, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” Study Questions:Where does temptation come from? How have you seen this play out in your life?What attributes of God are described in verses 16-18? How does knowing these truths about God help us discern what is and isn’t from Him?Verse 19 says, “...  Read More

Session 1: Persevering Through Trials While Leaning on the Wisdom of God Read James 1:1-12 Memory Verse: James 1:2-4, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” Study Questions:What does it practically...  Read More