This Sunday we will begin a Series on the book written by James the Just (Half-Brother of Jesus) dealing with “Faith that Works.” This is a book you should read standing up that contains a ringing call for action. It is intensely practical and been called the “Proverbs of the New Testament.” James is saying…
- Integrity exists only when words and actions meet
- If you can control your tongue you can conquer any discipline in life
- John Maxwell: demonstrates a faith beyond mere words, don’t tell me-show me, book for our inner-activist, put some shoe leather on our core-values, the more you walk-the less you have to talk
- Faith+No Works= Dead Faith
- His audience is the Jewish Christian Believers scattered abroad
Please take time to review at least chapter one before Sunday. Here are a few key scriptures for memorization from this exciting book of the Bible.
Key Verses
James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:4 But Let patience have its perfect work that you may be complete lacking nothing
James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 2:17-18 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, ‘You have faith; I have deeds.’ Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
James 3:5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.
James 4:7-8 Therefore submit to God. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
James 5:16B: The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Get ready to be challenged and equipped!
