Lesson 10 – James Chapter 5:10-20
In the first part of chapter 5 we looked at the plight of the wicked rich and how they should “Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of them.” They would indeed weep and cry out if they knew the judgment…
Lesson 9 – James Chapter 5:1-9
Reflecting back on what James taught in chapter 4, we need to humble ourselves before the Lord, resist the devil, use Scripture to fight our battles, we’re not to judge others in a condemning way, obey the law of love, and remember that life…
Lesson 8 – James Chapter 4:7b-17
Chapter 4 has been about us getting close to God. We must realize there are things that can get in the way of this happening for us. The big obstacles that war against us are the very influence of the world around us, our own fleshly desires,…
Lesson 7 – James Chapter 4:1-7a
In chapter 3 we covered two important issues within our Christian walk, taming the tongue and seeking out godly wisdom. Both of these are necessary for us to pursue a holy lifestyle, and yes, living in holiness is possible for us, in fact God…
Lesson 6 – James Chapter 3:13-18
We learned in the first half of chapter 3 that James has a concern about how Christians speak. Remember in the earlier chapters James pointed out that if we claim to be Christians and have faith, it will become obvious to others by the things…
Lesson 5 – James Chapter 3:1-12
We closed out chapter 2 of James talking about faith, and more specifically, about a faith without any sign of good works is considered a “dead faith.” The heart of a transformed believer will have the spiritual urge and desire to serve…
Lesson 4 – James Chapter 2:14-26
Here’s a recap about what James had to tell us in the beginning of chapter2:
Verse 1 from an older copy of the New Living Translation says;
“My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim that you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus…
Lesson 3 – James Chapter 2:1-13
In chapter 1 James showed us many things; that being tested through various trials and tribulations is okay, because through it, we grow spiritually. When this happens to us, we also find that we’ve increased in perseverance. If you need wisdom,…
Lesson 2 – James Chapter 1:12-27
Looking back on the first eleven verses, we’ve learned that it’s a very good thing to be considered as a “bondservant” of God, which involves us serving Him and those around us.
We also studied a little bit about patience, that it’s…
Lesson 1 – James Chapter 1:1-11
James, who is the half-brother of Jesus, was called “Old Camel Knees.” He was known for spending extended periods of time on his knees in prayer, asking God to forgive the sins of the people. His knees had become so calloused, they looked…