Background
Who wrote james?
James
Can we ask ask God for wisdom
True/False
TRUE
Does temptation comes from God?
True/False
FALSE
Why be slow to anger?
Anger of man does not produce righteousness
What does James encourage his readers not to show?
Favoritism
Who is James half-brother?
Jesus
What attitude should we have when facing trials?
Joy/Joyful
Where does temptation come from?
our own desires
How do we get saved?
Get rid of sin and accept the word
What kind of people does God choose to inherit his kingdom?
People who are poor in spirit
who was the book of James written to?
The persecuted jews
What is it called when you ask for wisdom without faith?
double-minded
what does desire lead to?
sin/death
every believer should be...
pick 2
Quick to hear
Slow to speak
Slow to anger
What bold statement does James make?
If you fail in ONE part of the law, you are guilty of ALL of it
When was it most-likely written?
44-49 AD
what do our trials produce?
perseverance which leads to maturity
How does James encourage his readers to see God?
choose one
A God that does not change
Name two aspects of a true religion
Help those in need
Keep yourself from sin
How does James tell his readers to act?
He says to act as people who are going to be judged favorably because of Christ