Faith
Testing/Fights/Listens
Testing/Fights/Listens
According to James 1:2, how should we view the trials we experience?
Joy
Why did God choose David and reject the others? (1 Samuel 16:7)
God looked at his heart not his outward appearance
What unique description of Jesus is given in 1 Corinthians 1:24
power and wisdom of God
Who does God resist (4:6)
the proud
What example does James provide in 5:11
Job's suffering
When our faith is tested, what is produced? (James 1:3)
Patience/Steadfastness
What truth does James teach in verse 10?
If we disobey one law, we are guilty of disobeying the whole law
Where can true wisdom be found according to Job?
In God
To whom does God give grace (4:6)
the humble
What did Jeremiah remind himself in Lamentations 3:21-23
God is forever loving, compassionate and faithful
Where does temptation originate? (James 1:14)
Our desires
What is the definition of faith given in Hebrews 11:1?
confidence or assurance in what we hope for, evidence of things we don't see
What accompanies envy and selfish ambition (3:16)
chaos and evil
How did Jesus demonstrate humility? (Philippians 2:7-8)
He took on humanity and sacrificed Himself for us
What are we called to do in spite of trouble, happiness or sickness? (5:13-14)
Pray and Praise
What are two attributes of God found in verse 17 of James 1?
God is Good, God doesn't change (no variableness)
Faith without this is considered worthless or dead
Good Works
How is the wisdom from above characterized in verse 17 of James 3
Pure, peaceful, gentle, submissive, merciful, with good deeds, impartial, without hypocrisy
What happens when we judge the law? (4:11)
We become judges instead; we don't keep it.
As believers, how should we respond towards those who are spiritually weak? (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
Encourage and help them, patience
What should we replace sin with? (verses 21)
the Word
What does Jesus say in Matthew 15:18-19 that defiles us
That which comes out of our heart
How can we have God's peace? (James 3:9)
By dwelling on God's truth and practicing it
How can we gain wisdom regarding our time (Psalm 90:12)
By numbering our days
How is God different from the unjust judge? (Luke 18:6-8)
God will give us justice, and He will give it without delay