References & Comparisons
What does James compare to "listening to the word without doing what it says"?
1:23-24
A man looking in the mirror but forgetting his face.
For whoever keeps the _____ ___ and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
2:10
whole law
What main theme does James go over in chapter 3?
Taming the tongue
True or false: James introduces himself to the reader as the brother of Jesus
False; he refers to himself as a servant of God
What "royal law" does James reference?
Love your neighbour as yourself
"Everyone should be _____ to listen, ____ to speak and slow to become _____"
1:19
quick, slow, angry
What does the testing of faith produce?
Perseverence
"my brothers and sisters"
What analogy does James use to teach against judging others?
Giving attention to a rich man while ignoring a poor man
"Out of the same mouth come praise and _______. My brothers and sisters, this ______ ___ be."
Chapter 3
cursing, should not
Whose "religion is worthless"?
1:26
Whoever considers themself religious without controlling their words
What verse does James mention "every good and perfect gift is from above..."?
1:17
a or b
a. "can a fig tree bear olives"
b. "can an olive tree bear figs"
a
Believers in ______ circumstances ought to ____ _____ in their high position.
humble, take pride
Why was it considered righteous of Abraham to offer his son on the altar?
His faith and actions worked together
Within chapters 1, 2 and 3, John mentions the names of ___ specific people (other than himself and Jesus/God):
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
b. 3
Abraham, Isaac, Rahab