Dig In:
Passage: James 1
Dig Deeper:
Chapter Summary
v2-8: Joy and faith in suffering makes you stronger, but doubt makes you unstable
v9-11: Humble people ought to be proud, and worldly riches will fade away
v12-18: Trials help build perseverance. Don't blame temptations on God, rather every good and perfect gift comes from Him.
v19-21: Be quick to listen and slow to jump to conclusions. Anger never produces the results God wants in your life, so hold fast to the Word.
v21-27: Don't just read the Bible, dig deep into each passage and apply it to your life.
Old Testament Reference - Add even more value to your daily Bible reading by reading a related passage from the Old Testament
Isaiah 1:16-20
Discuss:
Use the comment box below to discuss one or more of these questions. For every comment or reply you post, you will receive an entry for this month's prize.
Pick a verse from James 1 and compare it to what the world teaches
What's one of the promises James 1 makes to you?
Write your own AAA prayer using verses from James 1
For many, 2020 was a year of trials. In what ways did God help you persevere these trials?
Follow the AAA Prayer Pattern:
ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: The One who gives generously without finding fault (v5)
ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray that by God's grace you can get rid of all the moral filth and evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you (v21)
ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED:
Starting this Sunday - The REAL God sermon series
