JAMES
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: JAMES 1-2
FAITH DURING TRIALS + TESTING
In James 1:1, how did James describe himself? What does this tell us about him?
According to James 1:2, why should believers consider trials as joy? What does this look like practically?
How does God respond to those who ask for wisdom (James 1:5)? In what areas do you need to ask God for wisdom?
Have you ever thought that God was tempting you? What is the source of temptation (James 1:13-15)?
What does it look like to be a doer of the Word, not just a hearer of the Word? Can you think of some characters in the Bible who exhibited this well?
According to James 2:8, which command fulfills the law?
What does it mean to have a dead faith (James 2:14-17)? How have you seen or experienced this?
Which two biblical figures did James recall in James 2:22-25? Review Genesis 22 and Joshua 2 to read their stories.
SESSION TWO: JAMES 3-5
FAITH IN ACTION
Summarize James 3:1-5 in your own words. How is the tongue compared to a rudder, a bridle bit, and a fire?
Read James 3:13-15. How is godly wisdom different than worldly wisdom?
What does it mean that friendship with the world is enmity with God (James 4:4)?
Read James 4:7-8. How does nearness with God combat the enemy?
How does James 4:13-17 encourage trusting in God’s timing over your own?
James 5:11 references Job as an example of steadfastness in suffering. What do you know about Job’s story? How did he exemplify faith during trials?
What does it mean to let your “yes” be “yes” and your “no” be “no” (James 5:12)?
In James 5:13-16, what purposes and outcomes of prayer are provided?
Read 1 Kings 18. Why did James reference Elijah as a powerful person of prayer?
Way to go! You finished the book of James.
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