Chapter 1
How should we view trials according to James?
A) As a curse
B) Why should I count my trials?
C) As joy
D) None of the above
As joy
True or False:
James urges us to treat others fairly regardless of status?
True
Fill in the blank:
The tongue is a ____ member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!
little
Fill in the blank:
You do not have because you do not _____.
ask
How can we help other believers if they come to us with specific needs?
A) Help reach out to an elder/pastor in a church if they need it.
B) Pray with them
C) Encourage them
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Fill in the blank:
If any of you lacks _____, let him ask _____, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it would be given to him.
Wisdom; God
Fill in the blank:
You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the _____ believe- and tremble!
demons
According to James, what type of wisdom should we seek?
A) Earthly wisdom
B) Both heavenly and earthly wisdom
C) I got all the wisdom I need already :)
D) Heavenly wisdom
D) Heavenly wisdom
Friend of the world = _____ with God
A) Besties!!
B) Enemies
C) Friends
D) Acquaintance
B) Enemies
True or False:
Let your "Yes" be "Yes" all the time and your "No" be "No" sometimes, lest you fall into judgement.
False
What is sin when it is fully grown?
Death (verse 15)
James says if you keep the whole law but fail to follow one commandment you are guilty of _____
A) All of it
B) None of it
C) Part of it
D) Well Jesus forgave all of our sins so I am not guilty
A) All of it
Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, what else exists among them? Hint: verse 16
Disorder and every vile practice
True of False:
If you draw near to God after you sin, He will flee from you.
FALSE
According to James, should we confess our trespasses to one another?
A) Yes because we can also pray for each other and build each other in our faith.
B) No because humans are imperfect and only God can judge us
C) I don't need anyone to confess my trespasses to since I already have the Bible
A) Yes because we can also pray for each other and build each other in our faith.
What does James say will happen to the worldly things?
All worldly things will fade away (verses 10-11)
According to James, how were people in the Old Testament justified for their sins?
Through works (sacrifices)
What are the characteristics of heavenly wisdom? (There are 7 but 4 are required for full credit)
1. Pure
2. Peaceable
3. Gentle
4. Willing to yield
5. Full of mercy and good fruit
6. Without partiality
7. Without hypocrisy
What does it mean to humble yourself before God?
Lower your pride and wants so that God can be glorified/ exalted in your life.
In verses 17-18, James mentions a story about Elijah in the Old Testament, how is it relevant to faith and the power of prayer?
Great miracles happened through the power of faith and prayer.
What does James mean by the metaphor of "a man forgetting what he looks like after looking in the mirror"?
James is trying to tell us to be doers and not hearers of the word.
How is faith without works dead?
You can't say you are a Christian and not obey the Lord.
What will you produce by being peaceful? Hint: Towards the end of the chapter
A harvest of righteousness
If God says I can't worry about tomorrow then why can't I boast about the future?
Because tomorrow is not guaranteed and The Lord holds our future.
In verse 9, believers are warned not to grumble against one another, because the Judge is described as standing at which specific location? How does this connect to Jesus and the second coming? Hint: Also search Matthew 24
The specific location is the door and connects to Jesus waiting at the door for his return.