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The Book of James Study – Week Three | CLUB 119

CLUB 119· FAITH

11 Oct

Hello Friends! We’re at week 3! Let’s get started šŸ™‚

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  • Your 5 takeaways from your reading of the text.

WEEK THREE STUDY & APPLICATION Q’S

James 2:1-7

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. Read the following verses –

• Deuteronomy 10:17

• Matthew 22:16

• Deuteronomy 1:17

How do these verses echo James 2:1 in regards to God’s attitude towards partiality?

2. Read Matthew 7:1, 2. In your own words, describe what Jesus means in His statement about judgement.

3. James says that to show favoritism is to become ā€œjudges with evil thoughtsā€ 2:4 (NKJV). Read Proverbs 24:23 & John 7:24. These verses suggest that there are times to judge. What kind of judgement do you think is meant in these verses?

4. James talks about judging a person’s appearance. List at least 3 assumptions that we make about wealthy people. List at least 3 assumptions that we make about poor people. Now list 5 reasons why those assumptions could be faulty, harmful, or selfish.

5. Why does our treatment of one another matter so much to God?

6. In your own words, describe the difference between righteous and unrighteous judgement.

7. Why is it wrong to think that wealth is a sign of God’s approval and poverty a sign of His displeasure?

8. Read Luke 10:25-37. In light of what James says about showing favoritism, what is significant about the priest’s and Levite’s treatment of the man who was beaten verses the Samaritan’s

treatment of him?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever disregarded someone based solely on things like looks, race, abilities, economic status or education?

2. Have you ever been disregarded for any of these reasons? How did that make you feel?

3. List 3 ways that you have shown partiality. Be honest.

4. Do you see favoritism in your local church? If so, what are some ways that you can help change the culture of your congregation?

5. Make a list of 10 practical ways you can love your neighbor.

 

James 2:8-13

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. Read the ā€œroyal lawā€ as written in Leviticus 19:18. Read it repeated by Jesus in Matthew 5:43, 44. According to these two scriptures, what two groups of people are we to love equally?

2. If we deliberately break a commandment, what does that say about our attitude towards God’s law?

3. Read 1 Samuel 15:1-31. How serious is God when He gives a command?

4. In your own words, write what Samuel says about obedience and rebellion in 1 Samuel 15:22, 23.

5. Read Romans 13:8-10. What is the relationship between love and the law.

6. What does James 2:12 say about our lifestyle and behavior as Christians?

APPLICATION

1. In what ways have you tried to justify your sin as not that bad?

2. When we do break the law, what should our attitude be before God?

3. In what areas of your life do you need to exercise more mercy and compassion?

HIGHLIGHT VERSE OF THE WEEK –

ā€œMy brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.ā€ James 2:1 ESV

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Whenever I feel afraid⁠ I hold my head erect⁠ Whenever I feel afraid⁠
I hold my head erect⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
So no one will suspect I'm afraid⁠
⁠
I strike a careless pose⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
And no one ever knows I'm afraid⁠
⁠
The result of this deception⁠
Is very strange to tell⁠
For when I fool the people⁠
I fear I fool myself as well⁠
⁠
I whistle a happy tune⁠
And every single time⁠
The happiness in the tune⁠
Convinces me that I'm not afraid⁠
⁠
Make believe you're brave⁠
And the trick will take you far⁠
You may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you areYou may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you are⁠
⁠
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers⁠
⁠
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.
If you’re a goal setter and haven’t considered spiritual disciplines, maybe consider adding some to your 2021 list 😊 There are more than just these 6 to chose from (do a quick Google search and you’ll find a plethora).
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.
I’ve set 8 goals for the year. I’m still working on definition & action planning but these are the areas of my life that I want to focus on and pursue.
.
Have you set goals for 2021? Drop one (or a few) of them in the comments below! šŸ‘‡šŸ½
.
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Link in bio 
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I know I’m several days late posting this but it’s not too late to jump in!
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One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, the year of clear vision and the bright beginning of a wonderful new decade. But then 2020 happened and now most of us are feeling battle scarred & weary.
There is no promise for a better year ahead. But God is the same yesterday, today, & forever. We don’t have to know everything because He knows the end from the beginning. So we raise our glasses and we celebrate. Not because January 1 is magical but because God is powerful and He is in control. Happy New Year and may God bless you and keep you šŸ˜Šā¤ļø 
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I love him. So much. That’s all. I love him. So much. That’s all.
How could you wait another minute⁠ A hug is warm How could you wait another minute⁠
A hug is warmer when you're in it⁠
And baby that's a fact⁠
And saying I love you's always better⁠
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter⁠
So don't hold back⁠
⁠
How many people in this world⁠
So needful in this world⁠
How many people are praying for love⁠
⁠
So don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find a way⁠
To give a little love everyday⁠
Don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find your way⁠
'Cause holidays have come and gone⁠
But love lives on⁠
If you give on⁠
Love⁠
⁠
Celine Dion / Ric Wake / Peter Zizzo⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #dontsaveitallforchristmasday #givelove #spreadlove #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas
#mondayverses #startright #christmas #themostwond #mondayverses #startright #christmas  #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #thegreatcommission
As the years went by we learned more about gifts⁠
The giving of ourselves and what that means⁠
On a dark and cloudy day, a man hung crying in the rain⁠
All because of love, all because of love⁠
⁠
Oh and we were the reason that He gave His life⁠
We were the reason that He suffered and died⁠
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give⁠
To show us the reason to live⁠
⁠
I've finally found the reason for living⁠
It's in giving every part of my heart to Him⁠
In all that I do, every word that I say⁠
I'll be giving my all just for Him, for Him⁠
⁠
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.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #wearethereason #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas #becauseoflove #thegreatestgift
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It’s Wednesday. I hope your week is going well. It’s Wednesday. 
I hope your week is going well. And if it isn’t, I hope you’re finding joy in the simple & beautiful. I hope you’re both working hard & taking time to care for yourself and your people ā˜ŗļø You’re loved and your life is important — just thought you should know šŸ™‚
.
#wednesdaythoughts #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #selfcare
All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠ And fi All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠
And filled the night with Hallelujah's⁠
God is with us now⁠
⁠
Everyone come and join the heavenly chorus⁠
Our Savior King is here before us⁠
All to hear the sound⁠
The song creation sang⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
So let us sing Redemption Song⁠
Let us worship Christ the holy one⁠
We were lost, but we were found⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
Ben Glover / Kari Brooke Jobe⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #whenhopecamedown #silentnight #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #redemption #merrychristmas #godwithus
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.
I cannot wait to try my new teas in my December @sipsby box! This month selection is - 

• Cucumber Apple Cold Brew from @teapigsus
• Honey Lavender Stress Relief from @yogitea
• Tulsi Original from @organicindiausa 
• Hojicha from @coalitiontea
.
Visit the link in my bio to take your quiz & get personalized boxes sent to you every month!
.
Tell me, what are you doing to slow down this season?
.
.
.
#sipsbybox #sipsbytea #slowdown #advent #christmas #christmastime #rituals #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear
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elyssanalani

ElyssaNalani.com
Y’all know Just Because flowers from my husband Y’all know Just Because flowers from my husband are my favorite šŸ˜. They also force me to straighten out my desk for their presence šŸ˜†
.
#justbecause #flowers #ilovemyman #marriage #marriagerocks
#mondayverse #startright #fearlessheart #mondayverse #startright #fearlessheart
Whenever I feel afraid⁠ I hold my head erect⁠ Whenever I feel afraid⁠
I hold my head erect⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
So no one will suspect I'm afraid⁠
⁠
I strike a careless pose⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
And no one ever knows I'm afraid⁠
⁠
The result of this deception⁠
Is very strange to tell⁠
For when I fool the people⁠
I fear I fool myself as well⁠
⁠
I whistle a happy tune⁠
And every single time⁠
The happiness in the tune⁠
Convinces me that I'm not afraid⁠
⁠
Make believe you're brave⁠
And the trick will take you far⁠
You may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you areYou may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you are⁠
⁠
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers⁠
⁠
#justforfun #wednesdaylyrics #showtunes #rodgersandhammerstein #thekingandi
#mondayverse #startright #haveconfidence #mondayverse #startright #haveconfidence
FEARLESS HEART printable sticker kit coming to Pat FEARLESS HEART printable sticker kit coming to Patreon this weekend! Stay tuned 😊
.
#januaryscripturewriting #club119writers #scripturewriting 
#journaling #journal #stickers #journalingcommunity #scripture #journalingstickers #fearlessheart #patreon
I posted about my 2021 goals yesterday. The first I posted about my 2021 goals yesterday. The first one was to Pursue Jesus Relentlessly. One of the ways I am making that actionable is to make a list of spiritual disciplines I want to focus on in 2021. Disciplines for the sake of disciplines don’t bring us closer to Jesus but they can, if we let them, position us to be more aware of how God can change our hearts and behaviors.
.
If you’re a goal setter and haven’t considered spiritual disciplines, maybe consider adding some to your 2021 list 😊 There are more than just these 6 to chose from (do a quick Google search and you’ll find a plethora).
.
#2021 #prayer #fasting #generosity #biblestudy #biblereading #scripture 
#spiritualdisciplines
I absolutely love setting goals every year. Not be I absolutely love setting goals every year. Not because I crush every one of them every time (because I most certainly don’t 😜) but because it gives me direction and focus and helps me filter out the things that aren’t important right now in this season of my life.
.
I’ve set 8 goals for the year. I’m still working on definition & action planning but these are the areas of my life that I want to focus on and pursue.
.
Have you set goals for 2021? Drop one (or a few) of them in the comments below! šŸ‘‡šŸ½
.
#goalsetter #goalsetting #stayfocused #tendinglist #cultivatewhatmatters #2021goals #selfdevelopment #takecareofyourself #pursuejesus #stewardship
My 2021 word of the year. . Do you have one? Drop My 2021 word of the year.
.
Do you have one? Drop them below šŸ‘‡šŸ½ I’d love to read them!
.
#wordoftheyear #wordoftheyear2021 #steadfast #theyearofsteadfast
One of my 1st Quarter goals is to read the entire One of my 1st Quarter goals is to read the entire Bible. In this blog post I share my reading plan and a couple of the tools I’m using to get through the Old & New Testament! If you want to read the whole Bible in 2021, maybe consider 90 days 😊
.
Link in bio 
.
#readthebible #readtheword2021 #readthebiblein90days #readyourbible #90daybiblechallenge #biblereadingplan #readthebible2021
#mondayverse #startright #psalms #lovethelord #clu #mondayverse #startright #psalms #lovethelord #club119writers
January’s CLUB 119 theme is Fearless Heart. Need January’s CLUB 119 theme is Fearless Heart. Need an extra dose of the kind of bravery that comes from God’s strength, provision, & grace? Me too! This scripture writing plan has got it! Shout out to @lady_alba26 for putting this plan together for our community 😊

I know I’m several days late posting this but it’s not too late to jump in!
.
#januaryscripturewriting #scripturewritingplan #scripturewritingchallenge #club119writers #fearlessheart #womenintheword #womeninthewordtogether
One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, the year of clear vision and the bright beginning of a wonderful new decade. But then 2020 happened and now most of us are feeling battle scarred & weary.
There is no promise for a better year ahead. But God is the same yesterday, today, & forever. We don’t have to know everything because He knows the end from the beginning. So we raise our glasses and we celebrate. Not because January 1 is magical but because God is powerful and He is in control. Happy New Year and may God bless you and keep you šŸ˜Šā¤ļø 
.
#happynewyear #celebration #godisincontrol
I love him. So much. That’s all. I love him. So much. That’s all.
How could you wait another minute⁠ A hug is warm How could you wait another minute⁠
A hug is warmer when you're in it⁠
And baby that's a fact⁠
And saying I love you's always better⁠
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter⁠
So don't hold back⁠
⁠
How many people in this world⁠
So needful in this world⁠
How many people are praying for love⁠
⁠
So don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find a way⁠
To give a little love everyday⁠
Don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find your way⁠
'Cause holidays have come and gone⁠
But love lives on⁠
If you give on⁠
Love⁠
⁠
Celine Dion / Ric Wake / Peter Zizzo⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #dontsaveitallforchristmasday #givelove #spreadlove #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas
#mondayverses #startright #christmas #themostwond #mondayverses #startright #christmas  #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #thegreatcommission
As the years went by we learned more about gifts⁠
The giving of ourselves and what that means⁠
On a dark and cloudy day, a man hung crying in the rain⁠
All because of love, all because of love⁠
⁠
Oh and we were the reason that He gave His life⁠
We were the reason that He suffered and died⁠
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give⁠
To show us the reason to live⁠
⁠
I've finally found the reason for living⁠
It's in giving every part of my heart to Him⁠
In all that I do, every word that I say⁠
I'll be giving my all just for Him, for Him⁠
⁠
 David Meece⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #wearethereason #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas #becauseoflove #thegreatestgift
#mondayverses #christmas #startright #christmassto #mondayverses #christmas #startright #christmasstory  #merrychristmas #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear
It’s Wednesday. I hope your week is going well. It’s Wednesday. 
I hope your week is going well. And if it isn’t, I hope you’re finding joy in the simple & beautiful. I hope you’re both working hard & taking time to care for yourself and your people ā˜ŗļø You’re loved and your life is important — just thought you should know šŸ™‚
.
#wednesdaythoughts #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #selfcare
All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠ And fi All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠
And filled the night with Hallelujah's⁠
God is with us now⁠
⁠
Everyone come and join the heavenly chorus⁠
Our Savior King is here before us⁠
All to hear the sound⁠
The song creation sang⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
So let us sing Redemption Song⁠
Let us worship Christ the holy one⁠
We were lost, but we were found⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
Ben Glover / Kari Brooke Jobe⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #whenhopecamedown #silentnight #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #redemption #merrychristmas #godwithus
Okay, almost 10 days to Christmas and the weather Okay, almost 10 days to Christmas and the weather this week is supposed to stay chilly and sunny which is my fave! I have a list a mile long of things to get done before December 31st but I also don’t want to be so busy that I miss the wonder of the Advent season as well. I’m not a master at time management (yet) buuuut I’m working on it and one thing that really helps is when I sit down with a cup of tea in the middle of the afternoon. It’s a slow-down ritual that I’m learning to appreciate more and more.
.
I cannot wait to try my new teas in my December @sipsby box! This month selection is - 

• Cucumber Apple Cold Brew from @teapigsus
• Honey Lavender Stress Relief from @yogitea
• Tulsi Original from @organicindiausa 
• Hojicha from @coalitiontea
.
Visit the link in my bio to take your quiz & get personalized boxes sent to you every month!
.
Tell me, what are you doing to slow down this season?
.
.
.
#sipsbybox #sipsbytea #slowdown #advent #christmas #christmastime #rituals #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear
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