James 1
When we face trials of many kinds we are to consider it pure what?
Joy
Who was the lady that was considered righteous for giving lodging to the spies which saved her and her families lives?
Rahab
Why does the Bible say that not many should presume to be teachers?
Those who teach will be judged more strictly
What happens when we submit to God and resist the devil?
He has to flee
What should you do if you are sick? (Two things)
Call on the elders of the church to pray and anoint with oil
The testing of our faith develops perseverance. What is perseverance?
To keep at something in spite of opposition or difficulty
How do we prove our faith?
By our deeds
What part of the body can corrupt the whole person?
The tongue
Finish this verse in James 4:8. "Come near to God and He......"
Will come near to you
James told us to be patient until what?
The Lord's coming
There is a crown awarded for the one who perseveres under trial. Which crown is it?
Crown of Glory, Crown of Life, Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown , Crown of Rejoicing
Crown of Life
Who from the Old Testament was called a friend of God?
Abraham
What are three of the many ways our tongues can cause us to sin?
Lying, Exaggerating, False Teaching, Slander, Gossiping, Hateful Comments, Dirty Jokes, Harsh or unkind words, Selfish boasting, Cursing
All the prayers of the righteous are answered in one of three ways. What are they?
Yes, No, Not Yet
Hording wealth leads to what?
Misery
Fill in the blanks "Everyone should be quick to _______ slow to _________ and slow to become ____________"
Listen, Speak, Angry
How is the poor insulted?
By showing favoritism
Fill in the blanks from Matthew 12:34b "For out of the overflow of the heart the __________ _____________."
Mouth Speaks
Finish this verse "You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is..."
hatred toward God
Elijah
Religion that God accepts a pure and faultless is to do what two things?
Look after orphans and widows in their distress
Keep from being polluted by the world
What is the Royal Law?
Love your neighbor as yourself
James uses two illustrations to show how the tongue (being so small) can do a lot of damage. Name one of them.
1. Bits in horses mouth to steer them (The bit is small but controls the whole horse)
2. Rudder of a ship (The rudder is very small but steers the whole ship)
What causes quarrels and fights among us?
Our desires that battle within us
How long did God stop the rain from falling because of the prayer of the prophet?
3 1/2 years