A study of the book of James Icebreaker Is it harder to go through tough times for yourself, or watch someone you love go through hard times? Going deeper In light of this week’s sermon, what was new information, challenged, or stood out to you? Read James 1: 1-18 How is it possible to rejoice […]
A study of the book of James
Icebreaker
Is it harder to go through tough times for yourself, or watch someone you love go through hard times?
Going deeper
In light of this week’s sermon, what was new information, challenged, or stood out to you?
Read James 1: 1-18
How is it possible to rejoice in difficult circumstances?
What does “overcoming” mean to you?
Is it about passive acceptance?
Or is it about an active attempt?
Why?
Does wisdom here imply exceptional knowledge or moral insight?
What is the big challenge here to Christians facing doubt?
As a believer, what are we to do with doubt?
Are we to express it?
Are we to suppress it?
Why or why not?
In your opinion, what would a brother in humble circumstances have to take pride in?
What is low about a rich man’s position?
What is the practical difference between trials and temptations?
How do you go about resisting temptation?
Reflect
When have you felt like giving up:
In marriage?
In parenting?
At work?
What kind of pain is the hardest for you to endure:
Physical suffering or emotional loss?
What sustains you most in times of stress and trial?
What is a “good and perfect gift” that you are thankful for?
Application
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In order to develop a spiritual growth plan, you must first discover where you are.
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