April 9, 2017

Live to Die - James 4:13-17

Preacher: Heath Haynes Series: James Scripture: James 4:13–17

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 4:13-17

Broader Context: James 1:9-18

Link to James Study Resources HERE

Link to Personal Study Guide HERE

Question for further Disussion 

  • What is the perspective of the person James is addressing in these verses?
  • What is the error in their understanding?
  • Have you ever viewed your life in a similar was as these people?
  • Do you currently view your life in this way?
  • What are the attitudes James is calling them to in these verses?
  • Is verse 15 saying that we shouldn't make plans or goals for the future?
  • what is it saying?
  • In verse 16, why is all such boasting evil?
  • How should we understand the word evil?
  • Why do we shy away from the word evil?
  • Are you willing to call a spade a spade in your life and identify sinful areas as evil?
  • In verse 17 saying that if a person does not know that something it is sinful that it is not sinful for them? If not, what is it saying?
  • Big Picture - Sum up in one sentence what James hopes his audience will walk away with from this teaching.
  • What does this passage teach you about God?
  • What does this passage teach you about yourself/mankind?
  • How does this passage teach the Gospel/point to Jesus?
  • What step of obedience do you need to take today for your life to reflect these Truths?

Diagnostic Questions (be as honest as you can... not just idealistic or what you know it should be):***

  • What are you most afraid of losing?
  • What is it that you feel would be hard to be happy if you did not have it?
  • What do you focus most of your time and energy on?
  • What gives me a feeling a peace and security?
  • What feels constraining to me?
  • What distracts or bothers me when it is not "just right"?
  • What do I dream and fantasize about?

What is one step you can take to lay down any idols you've identified above?

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