February 12, 2017

What tempts you? James 1: 12-18

Preacher: Caleb Owsley Series: James Scripture: James 1:12–18

As we study the book of James, we will see how faith and works are inseparable in our living out the life in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Text: James 1:12-18

Broader Context: James 1:2-18; 4:13-17; 5:1-6

Link to James Resources HERE

Link to Personal Study Guide HERE

Questions for Further Reflection

  • How is verse 12 the same or different from verse 2-4?
  • What is your reaction to verse 13-15?
  • How do you think the people around you in the world respond to verses 16-18?
  • How would you try to walk this person through the promising Truth of God in response to this?
  • Read 16-18. How to these verses help you in how you understand verses 13-15?
  • How do these verses (vs. 16-18) help you understand to communicate to those that do not believe that God is real, God is good, and God is worthy of our lives being surrendered to him?
  • Are verses 17-18 a comfort to you? Why or why no?
  • How can we help each other see 17-18 as our ultimate comfort?
  • What do these verses teach us about God?
  • What do these verses teach us about us/mankind?
  • How do these verses teach us the Gospel/point to Jesus?

other sermons in this series

May 21

2017

Where did they go? James 5:19-20

Preacher: Heath Haynes Scripture: James 5:19–20 Series: James

May 14

2017

Let Us Pray- James 5:13-18

Preacher: Heath Haynes Scripture: James 5:13–18 Series: James

May 7

2017

The Force of Truth- James 5:12

Preacher: Heath Haynes Scripture: James 5:12 Series: James