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The Book of James Study – Week Four | CLUB 119

CLUB 119· FAITH

21 Oct

Hello Friends! I’m late in getting this blog post up for week four but here’s the video and all the questions :).

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WEEK FOUR STUDY & APPLICATION Q’S

James 2:14-17

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. How would you answer James’ question in 2:14? Why?

2. How does the hypothetical situation in 2:15-16 illustrate the relationship between faith and works?

3. Read Matthew 21:28-32. How does this parable of Jesus demonstrate the importance of a faith that does more than just talk?

4. Read Matthew 7:21. Write it in your own words. What does Jesus mean by this statement?

5. Compare 2:14 & 17 with Romans 3:27, 28 and Ephesians 2:8-10. Do James and Paul contradict one another in regards to faith and works? How do we read James’ statement in the context with the truth of salvation through faith alone?

APPLICATION

1. How do you respond to the real, practical needs of those around you? Do you take actio when you know you can or just dismiss them with nice words?

2. Are you willing to give sacrificially to those in your local church? Why or why not? What do you think this says about your faith?

3. Is your faith one of lip service or is it characterized by faithful action?

 

James 2:18-26

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. Write 2:18 in your own words. What does this statement mean?

2. Read Deuteronomy 6:4 & Mark 3:11. Why is it important to acknowledge that even the demons believe in God? What does that say about us?

3. How does the hypothetical situation in 2:15-16 illustrate the relationship between faith and works?

4. Who are some people in the Bible that put their faith into action?

5. Read Genesis 22:1-18 & Hebrews 11:17-19. What can we learn about faith and works from the life of Abraham?

6. Read Joshua 2 & Hebrews 11:31. How does Rahab’s story exemplify active faith?

7. Both Abraham and Rahab ended up in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 but their lives were far from perfect. What does that say about living a life of active faith and the grace and mercy of Jesus?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Is it enough to merely say you believe there is a God or that you believe in Jesus? Is that true Christianity?

2. Do you try to get on God’s good side or think you can earn your salvation by doing good things? How is this different than what James is talking about in this passage?

3. Make a list of how you can activate your faith.

HIGHLIGHT VERSE OF THE WEEK –

“But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:18 NKJV

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With the sun in my heart⁠
All my worry blew away⁠
When you taught me how to say⁠
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Grab your coat and get your hat⁠
Leave your worry on the doorstep⁠
Just direct your feet⁠
To the sunny side of the street⁠
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?⁠
And that happy tune is your step⁠
Life can be so sweet⁠
On the sunny side of the street⁠
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I used to walk in the shade⁠
With those blues on parade⁠
But I'm not afraid⁠
This Rover crossed over⁠
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Is very strange to tell⁠
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And every single time⁠
The happiness in the tune⁠
Convinces me that I'm not afraid⁠
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.
#happyanniversary #fouryearstrong #soinlove #stilltheone #marriedlife #ilovemyman
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#babyitscoldoutside #marshmallowworld #ilovethewinterweather #winterweather #ivegotmylovetokeepmewarm #valentines #ilovemyman #happyvalentinesday
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#happyvalentinesday
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• Paper hearts on the kitchen walls.
• Tomorrow I will break my 40 day sugar fast, eat chocolate, and bake a pie.
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>> Now I’m going to bed where I should have been 2 hours ago 😜 
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#happyalmostvalentinesday #simplethings #flowers #paperhearts
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• Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
• Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth)

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• Midnight Glow from @purekure_skincare
• French Lemon Ginger from @tealyratea
• Organic Rooibos Tea from @cederbosrooibostea 
• Sugar Cookie from @pinkyuptea 
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Here’s my spouse. He’s the bestest 🥰 
#nationalspouseday #ilovehimsomuch #marriedlife
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I can’t stop looking at it and flipping through the rest of my pages ☺️ Video coming soon!
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.
One thing I know for certain about myself when it comes to projects: I follow through better when I can see it. Why not have a fun space to plan and visualize my projects and goals? 
I’ve been having fun with several spreads and I can’t wait to do a video and share with y’all. I think this is an approach my brain can wrap itself around 😜🧠 Stay tuned! 
.
#creativejournaling #2021journaling #2021journal #makeithappen #cultivatewhatmatters #januaryspread #january #lwsfplaybook #livewellstayfocused #adreamisawishyourheartmakes #beyoubravely #takeyourtime #creativitytakescourage #trystuffout #myabidingjournal
Walked with no one and talked with no one⁠ And I Walked with no one and talked with no one⁠
And I had nothing but shadows⁠
Then one morning you passed⁠
And I brightened at last⁠
Now I greet the day and complete the day⁠
With the sun in my heart⁠
All my worry blew away⁠
When you taught me how to say⁠
⁠
Grab your coat and get your hat⁠
Leave your worry on the doorstep⁠
Just direct your feet⁠
To the sunny side of the street⁠
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?⁠
And that happy tune is your step⁠
Life can be so sweet⁠
On the sunny side of the street⁠
⁠
I used to walk in the shade⁠
With those blues on parade⁠
But I'm not afraid⁠
This Rover crossed over⁠
⁠
If I never have a cent⁠
I'd be rich as Rockefeller⁠
Gold dust at my feet⁠
On the sunny side of the street⁠
Grab your street⁠
⁠
Dorothy Fields / Jimmy McHugh⁠
⁠
#justforfun #wednesdaylyrics #sunnysideofthestreet #staypositive #dorothyfields #songlyrics #lifecanbesosweet #spreadlove #spreadjoy
Y’all know Just Because flowers from my husband Y’all know Just Because flowers from my husband are my favorite 😍. They also force me to straighten out my desk for their presence 😆
.
#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
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