Practice what you Preach

Read James 1:21-25.   We shall call today’s focus: “Practice what you preach”.   Discuss the following:

1. Verse 22.  How, according to James do we deceive ourselves?  What exactly is the deception?   Look at Rom. 2:13.
2. Is James contrasting (1) What the two people look at; (2) how they …

Receiving the Word

Read James 1:19-25.   Discuss the following:

1. In verses 19-25, how many times is the “Word of God” mentioned?  Okay: Did God “speak” to you this week through his Word?  If not, why not?  How many times this week did your read your Bible?  Breifly share what God said to …

James ... The life-giving Word. 1:19-25

James has made us aware that our position as Christians is one of conflict; the battle of the 2 natures within us. Today, James answers the question, how do we grow, i.e. mature as Christians.

James ... A battle of wills. 1:12-19

Last time we learned that we are designed to profit from trials.   When we lack the wisdom to understand how we will benefit from the trial, we are instructed to ask God.  How do we ask? When was the last time you asked?  Did God answer you?

James ... Faith at work. 1:1-15

This letter urges the reader to pay attention to how faith is expressed in daily life.   James is rightly concerned that no one confuse creeds with vital, i.e., authentic Christianity.   What is a Creed?

Read James 1:2. What does the word “count” or “reckon” mean.

Community

Community is not an option, but rather is mandated by God.  Listen now and learn how community is used by God to help us serve God and each other.

In this lesson from Romans Chapter 12, we learn several Biblical truths regarding community, and are offered a perspective of what …

Biblical Community

Community is not an option.  To the contrary, did you know that we as followers of Christ are mandated to particpate,i.e. contribute to the body of Christ…the local church.  The community.  In fact, God designed His people to be interdependent.  Using the teachings from Romans Chapter 12 …