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(In your own words,
summarize passages into sentences. Goal of 12 – 15 sentences)
James 1
1. v1-4 Be joyful in all kinds of trials as our tested
faith and perseverance brings maturity that we will lack for nothing.
2. v5-8 Ask God if you lack wisdom, and He will give it
to you without finding fault doing so believing w/o doubts you will receive,
and conversely, if you doubt, you will be like a wave tossed on the sea and
should not expect anything from God.
3. v9-11 Those in humble and rich places should both
understand that all things, like flowers) wither and that they should only take
pride in their relationship with God.
4. v12 Whoever perseveres through trial by standing with
God will be blessed with promised a crown of life promised by the Lord.
5. v13-18 When tempted don’t say that it is God who
tempts and God does not temp with evil as only good gifts come from above. He
chose to give us birth through the word of truth that we be the first fruits of
His creation.
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6. v19-21 Be quick to listen, slow to speak and watch
your temper as this does not produce righteousness, and, get rid of moral filth
and evil in your life holding on to the word of God which can save you from
such.
7. v22-25 Don’t just listen to the Word, but apply it to
your life, looking intentionally at the perfect law that gives freedom and
blessing.
8. v26-27 Take control of your speech lest it deceives
you, care for orphans and widows in need, which will help you keep from being
polluted by the world.
James 2
9. v1-4 Don’t show favoritism by outward appearance thus betraying
unrighteous thoughts by our discriminating and judgmental thoughts.
10. v5-7 Look
inside the hearts of though of humble and poor lives as they are the ones who
are rich in faith and will inherit the kingdom He promised as opposed to the
men who outwardly look good who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom
you belong.
11. v8 -11 Keep God’s laws found in scripture and don’t
show favoritism as that is sinful, but rather love instead of being a law
breaker, as Christ commanded, for we are all guilty as we all have sinned.
12. v12-13 Live by the law of freedom in Christ, showing
mercy rather than judgment, as mercy triumphs over judgment.
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13. v14-25 Faith by itself saves, yet our faith in Christ
and His saving grace will produce works of righteousness for Christ’s sake as faith
is demonstrated by action.
14 v26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith
without deeds is dead.
Divisions
(Summarize main groupings
of thoughts. Goal of 2, 3 or 4 divisions. ID passages covered)
I. Consider it joy when
encountering temptations & trials
James 1:1-18
Application: With
whom can you share how trials have brought about maturity in Christ?
Application: When temptations
come, how are you showing the joy of having Christ in your life?
II. Live by the God’s law
that gives freedom
James 1:19-2:13
Application: How are you
handling your muttering, complaints and wrath?
Application: How
does one become a doer of the word?
III. A believer’s faith
will be naturally demonstrated in our works because of Christ’s saving grace.
James 2:14-26
Application: How is that
faith thing working for you?
Application: We’re not
saved by obedience, but our obedience shows we’re saved.
Subject Sentence
(Summarizing the Divisions
into one sentence):
James speaks to believers’ attitudes concerning trials, freedom,
and works. (10 words)
Aim
(A main teaching point for
the overall study of the passages):
Cause audience to think about their attitudes concerning trials, judgment, and faith demonstrated works.
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