James Session 3 Review

According to Francis Chan, what is Jame's purpose for writing the book?

• Good works establish faith

• A Christian's actions should be consistent with his beliefs

• James describes how to be happy

• To counter Paul's outreach to the gentiles

In James Chapter 1: Why are we instructed to "count it all joy" when we encounter trials?

• Trials show us our guilt

• Trials prove and perfect our faith

• Trails keep us from getting lost in the woods

• Trials allow us to plead our case

From James 1:5, what should you do if you lack wisdom?

• Read the Bible more

• Ask Siri

• Research on Wikipedia

• Ask God and He will give it to you

From Session 2 (James 1:13-18): Temptation is described as...

• Something God uses to help you grow in faith

• An inward desire that leads to sin

• A must for your fishing tackle box

• A great soul/rhythem and blues group from the 1960s

From Session 2 (James 1:13-18): What are the stages of the “life cycle of desire”?

• Egg, pupa, butterfly

• See, imagine, act

• Desire, sin, death

• Mufasa, Nala, Simba

In James 1:19, we are told to be:

• Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger

• Aware, prepared, and ready to fight

• Strong in mind, body, and spirit

• A beacon of truth, salt, and light

Verse 20 talks about man's anger. In our discussions, we addressed "righteous anger", what is an example?

• Hitting your thumb pounding a nail

• Someone driving 55 in the fast lane

• The Cardinals not making the playoffs again!

• Anger at things that anger God

In James 1:23, we are told that if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks in a mirror and...

• loves the look of his own reflection

• notes that he needs a shave

• sees no one looking back

• sees his own face, but forgets who he is

How did Francis Chan describe, "being a doer of the word"?

• One who is immersed in the study and preaching of the word

• Making the 8:15am service on Sunday mornings

• Bunji jumping in the name of the Lord

• It's a lifestyle, dedicated to God in obedience

James 1:26-27 focus on ‘religion’, how did Francis Chan describe true religion in the video and discussion?

• Being connected to the spirituality of the world around us

• Care for neediest people in our community and the world

• Adhearance to the strict practices and traditions of the Bible

• Using the unseen force running through the universe to lift your x-wing fighter from the swamp