Book of James
The theme of the book of James
The goal of faith is Spiritual Maturity
What is the word-picture for the word "mature" in James chapter 1?
Complete Puzzle
Where did the people gather to worship in James' culture?
In people's homes
Per James, what is the smallest and most powerful part of the human body?
The tongue
In James' culture - who were the ones hoarding wealth and who were the ones being persecuted?
Hoarding: Religious / Government leaders
Persecuted: Christians
Who was James writing this letter to?
The dispersed Christians outside of Jerusalem in the Roman world
Per James, What are 2 things that can obstruct our goal of spiritual maturity?
Trials & Temptations
When God views people, He doesn't look at the outward appearance, but looks at the ________.
Heart.
Per James, what is a positive and negative way people use the same tongue?
Positive: Bless the Lord
Negative: Curse people
What are all believers in the world patiently waiting for?
Jesus' return
How many chapters are in the book of James
Five
What is the source of our temptations?
Our evil desires
James 1:14
"But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire"
What is the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another? Particularly due to social status, race, or ability.
Favoritism
What 3 word pictures does James liken our tongue to?
Bit in horse's mouth
Rudder on a ship
Spark of fire
What Bible character did James refer to as an example of someone who lived with patience and trusted in God?
Job
What is the book just before James in the Bible?
Hebrews
What is the solution that James gives believers to overcome their trials and temptations?
The Word of Truth
James tells us in verse 8 that we do well if we fulfill the Royal Law (The Greatest Commandment) given by Jesus. What is the Greatest Commandment?
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:36-40
Give me an example of one person in the Bible that chose meekness & wisdom instead of using their power to oppress and hurt others.
Jesus - in the way He dealt with His accusers and journey to the cross in order to bring about salvation
What 3 P's did James instruct believers to share with one another?
Possessions
Patience
Prayer
When was the book of James written?
Between 3AD - 33AD
Between 33AD - 45AD
Between 45AD - 52AD
Between 45AD - 52AD
How can we be Doers of the Word - and not just hearers?
Hint: 3 P's
Posture / Position ourselves to receive God's Word
Practice God's Word
Pursue a Pure Heart
Why is judging others according to human standards considered evil according to the Bible?
It deviates from God's will / goodness.
It's opposite to God's goodness.
James used 2 words to describe a person that lives out their faith in good conduct. What are these 2 attributes?
Meekness
Wisdom
What 4 areas of life did James encourage believers to pray with one another?
Troubles / Suffering
Cheerful times of praise
Health / Sickness
Confession of sins