Ask of God
Does God really want to speak to you?
Yes
If I am wondering about something or I have a question, I could use this scripture.
James 1:5-6
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God
Who was James?
The half brother of Jesus.
The power of words can be known for _______or _____.
Good or bad
Sometimes I don't really have a testimony of a gospel principle yet, but I think I should probably do it. What scripture can help me in this situation?
John 7:17
If any man will do His will he shall know of the doctrine.
What was Joseph's question when he went to the woods to pray?
Which church should he join?
When you feel like God hasn't blessed you or heard you, you could remember this scripture>
Matthew 16:15-19 Keys of the Kingdom
Matthew 11:28-30 Labour and are heavy laden
Did members of his family here on earth believe that Jesus was the Christ?
Not at first.
Where in your life can your words, whether spoken or written have a big influence?
Speaking to friends
Social Media
Speaking to Family
Etc
This scripture will help me when my friend asks me what is God's body like.
Luke 24:36-39
For a spirit hath not flesh and bones as ye see me have
Tradition says that James was a _________ in Jerusalem.
Bishop
We are saved eternally through Jesus Christ.
Which scripture would help me remember this
1 Corinthians 15:20-22 AS in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive
What book in the New Testament was written by a member of Christ's earthly family?
James
Elder Holland warns that the voice that can share profound testimony, and fervent prayer, should not be the same voice that demeans, criticizes and destroys the spirit of others. Our words like our deeds should be filled with faith, hope and charity, because it is so desperately needed in this world. Pres. Nelson in one of his talks said the same thing when he said be a _______________.
Peacemaker
We are created equally in God's eyes, not one person/gender is worth more than another.
1 Corinthians 11:11
Name 3 things James taught us.
Ask of God if you need an answer to a question
Faith is dead without works
Pure Religion
Patience, blessing the sick, visiting the widows and the poor,
Which scripture could you use if someone asked you where Christ was born.
Luke 2:19-20 City of David or Bethlehem
What actions do you take because of your faith in Jesus Christ?
Go to church
Read scriptures
Be kind to others
Etc
We can be an example of Christ by not using whose name casually?
God or Jesus Christ
In life there are 2 great commandments., over any others, that will help and guide you and keep you on the right path. What scripture will help me?
Matthew 22:36-39 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God....thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
Who read James 1:5-6 and believed it?
Joseph Smith
If one of your friends is sad or feeling down, you can remind them that everything happens for a reason, but they must always look for the good in life and continue to lead/guide others around them.
Matthew 5:14-16
Let your light so shine before men
How do we show that we have Faith in Jesus Christ?
By our works.
In James he compares our tongue to:
a bit in a horse's mouth
a helm of a ship
a small fire
What is he trying to tell us? James 3:2-12
That by small things (like a tongue) there are big consequences that can happen, either for good or evil.
A young person has paid tithing faithfully for years, but now they have their first "real" job. The amount that their tithing would be is quite a bit, and they can think of lots of things that they could do with that money.
James 2:17-18
Faith if it hath not works is dead.