What sea is directly east of Carmel and Maon?
Salt Sea
a putting to proof (by experiment (of good ), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity
peirasmos
trials/temptations (James 1:2)
James 1:13-18
Thrive in Temptations
Which cross-reference tells us that even our secret sins are exposed in God's presence?
Psalm 90:8
(Proverbs 4:23-27) Let your __________ look straight ahead.
Eyes
What river connects the Sea of Galilee and the Salt Sea?
Jordan River
In the NT the characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings
hypomonē
endurance/steadfastness/patience/perseverance (James 1:4)
James 4:6-10
Walk in Repentance
Which cross-reference tells us that when you are attacked by the devil, resist him?
1 Peter 5:8-9
(Romans 8:22-28) We have been called according to His ______________.
Purpose
What region was on the coast of the Great Sea
Philistia
Hence term used of persons consecrated to God for all time.
aparchē'
firstfruits (James 1:18)
James 2:25-26
Faith works in Fearlessness
Which cross-reference tells us that mature love does not contain fear?
1 John 4:18
(Job 28:28) And to man He said, Behold, the ___________ of the Lord, that is wisdom.
fear
Which 2 cities were located in the region of Phoenicia?
A. Cana & Tiberias
B. Nazareth & Capernaum
C. Tiberias & Bethsaida
D. Cana & Nazareth
A. Cana & Tiberias
It is that temper of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting
prautēs
humility/meekness/humbly (James 1:21)
James 5:1-6
The Oppression by the Rich
Which cross-reference gives us an example of God testing his people?
Exodus 16:4
(Ezekiel 36:24) I will take you from the nations and ___________ you from all the countries and bring you into your own __________.
Gather, land
Cilicia
to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within)
parakyptō
has looked/looks/looketh (James 1:25)
3:13-18
Wisdom from above
Which cross-reference tells us that God was testing His people so God's fear will remain with them and they will not sin?
Exodus 20:20
(1 Peter 4:19) Therefore let those who suffer according to ____________ entrust their souls to a faithful _______ while doing good.
God's Will, Creator