Faith in Action
(James)
(James)
James says it's not enough to just listen to the Word--you have to do this too.
What is obey it/do what it says? (James 1:22)
James says this small part of your body can do big damage.
What is the tongue? (James 3:5-6)
One the day of Pentecost, the disciples were filled with this.
What is the Holy Spirit? (Acts 2:4)
This man went from hunting Christians to preaching about Jesus.
Who is Saul (Paul)? (Acts 9:1-20)
Peter healed a man who had never done this in his life.
What is walk? (Acts 3:6-8)
Faith by itself, without actions, is described this way.
What is dead? (James 2:17)
James compares the tongue to this small object used to steer a ship.
What is a rudder? (James 3:4)
After Peter's sermon, about this many people became believers.
What is 3,000? (Acts 2:41)
This kind woman welcomed Paul and became the first believer in Philippi.
Who is Lydia? (Acts 16:14-15)
Paul and Silas were freed from prison after doing this at midnight.
What is praying and singing? (Acts 16:25-26)
James says showing favoritism to the rich over the poor is breaking this.
What is the royal law: "Love your neighbor as yourself"? (James 2:8-9)
No human can do this to the tongue.
What is tame it? (James 3:8)
The disciples began to speak in different languages so they could do this.
What is share the good news with people from many nations? (Acts 2:4-11)
This Roman officer saw a vision and was told to send for Peter.
Who is Cornelius? (Acts 10:1-5)
This man tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit.
Who is Simon the Sorcerer? (Acts 8:18-20)
This person was shown to have real faith by offering his son to God.
Who is Abraham? (James 2:21)
With our tongues, we can both praise God and do this.
What is curse people? (James 3:9)
The early believers met together often and shared these things.
What are food, possessions, and prayer? (Acts 2:42-47)
He helped Saul after his vision and baptized him.
Who is Ananias? (Acts 9:17-18)
Paul was bitten by this but didn't die, amazing everyone on the island.
What is a poisonous snake? (Acts 28:3-6)
James compares faith without works to this kind of body.
What is a body without a spirit (dead)? (James 2:26)
James says true wisdom is pure, peace-loving, and leads to this kind of speech.
What is considerate and sincere speech? (James 3:17)
Peter explained the coming of the Spirit by quoting this Old Testament prophet.
Who is Joel? (Acts 2:16-17)
This couple lied about their gift to the church and died.
Who are Ananias and Sapphira? (Acts 5:1-10)
This young man fell out a window during Paul's long sermon and was raised to life.
Who is Eutychus? (Acts 20:9-10)