James 4 Questions
Sunday, November 30th Youth Group, No Assigned Reading
Monday, Dec 1st- Read James 4:1-10
**These questions will focus on 4:7-10
1) Is your life today characterized by submission to God?
2) What are some things that Jesus either said or did that showed that He was living a life that was in submission to God?
3) What area of your life would you like to see more submitted to God? Is there anything that Jesus either said or did while He was here on earth that can help you in this particular area? If so what and how could this be helpful to you?
4) Why is it good for a Christian to feel deeply sorrowful over their sin? Do you feel deeply sorrowful over your sin?
5) In light of Romans 8:1 why is it bad for a Christian to feel condemned by God regarding their sin?
6) What is the difference between godly sorrow over sin and utter despair because of our sin?
Tuesday, Dec 2nd Read James 4:7
There is not much talk it seems today about the reality of the Devil. It would be good therefore if we spent a lesson looking at a little at what the Bible has to say about mankind’s great enemy.
1) Read Job 1:6-12. What do these verses show us that Satan’s freedom in the world is limited by? Why is this a good thing for God’s people?
2) Read Rev 20:2-3, 1 John 5:19. From these verses what can we learn about Satan’s influence over the world? How should this affect how we live in the world (Hint: See John 17:13-19)
3) How is Satan involved in people’s refusal to believe in Jesus? Why is praying for people whom we want to see come to faith so important in light of Satan’s desire to blind people to the truth?
4) Read Lk 4:1-13. How is the way Satan tempted Jesus similar to how he tempts us today? How did Jesus manage to successfully resist Satan’s temptation?
5) Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. Do you take Satan’s existence seriously on a daily basis? What do you think characterizes a person who does take Satan’s existence seriously on a daily basis?
6) Reread James 4:7 and ask God to help you to do what this verse encourages you to do.
Wednesday, Dec 3rd: Read James 4:11-17
1) List some ways that human beings speak evil of one another? How do you plan to better bridle your tongue (see James 1:26)?
2) Why do you think judging others comes so naturally to human beings?
3) Read what Jesus said about judging in Matthew 7:1-5? What do these verses cause you to think about?
4) What do verses 13-17 teach us about God?
5) What is so horrible about those who make plans without acknowledging God’s sovereignty over their lives?
6) What do you think would characterize a person’s character or behavior whom daily recognized that their lives and plans were dependant upon God’s will not their own?
Thursday, Dec 4th No Assigned Reading Catch Up Day
Friday, Dec 5th --Read James 5:1-8
1) Taken by their self some people could say that these verses teach that no rich people will be saved. But, does the Bible as a whole teach that all rich people will be eternally lost (Hint: see 1 Tim 6:17-19).
2) What do you think is James’ main concern in writing these verses? Do you personally share James’ concern?
3) Read what James says about the wealthy in 1:9-11. When you compare these verses with the ones assigned today what appears to be James attitude towards worldly wealth?
4) Read the following verses in which some of Jesus’ comments about wealth are recorded: Matthew 6:19-24 and Matthew 19:16-30. Why do you think Jesus’ thoughts about wealth or the wealthy appear to be so negative or pessimistic? Is Jesus saying to possess money (even lots of money!) is wrong in and of itself? If not, what do you think He is concerned about?
5) How do you think James and Jesus’ thoughts about wealth should challenge you, who live in such a wealthy nation?
Saturday, Dec 6th Reread James chapter 4:
1) After rereading this chapter in James jot down a few areas mentioned in this chapter that you desperately would like to grow in. Also pray after you get done writing, that God will help you grow in these areas.
Prepared by Aaron Turner.
Monday, Dec 1st- Read James 4:1-10
**These questions will focus on 4:7-10
1) Is your life today characterized by submission to God?
2) What are some things that Jesus either said or did that showed that He was living a life that was in submission to God?
3) What area of your life would you like to see more submitted to God? Is there anything that Jesus either said or did while He was here on earth that can help you in this particular area? If so what and how could this be helpful to you?
4) Why is it good for a Christian to feel deeply sorrowful over their sin? Do you feel deeply sorrowful over your sin?
5) In light of Romans 8:1 why is it bad for a Christian to feel condemned by God regarding their sin?
6) What is the difference between godly sorrow over sin and utter despair because of our sin?
Tuesday, Dec 2nd Read James 4:7
There is not much talk it seems today about the reality of the Devil. It would be good therefore if we spent a lesson looking at a little at what the Bible has to say about mankind’s great enemy.
1) Read Job 1:6-12. What do these verses show us that Satan’s freedom in the world is limited by? Why is this a good thing for God’s people?
2) Read Rev 20:2-3, 1 John 5:19. From these verses what can we learn about Satan’s influence over the world? How should this affect how we live in the world (Hint: See John 17:13-19)
3) How is Satan involved in people’s refusal to believe in Jesus? Why is praying for people whom we want to see come to faith so important in light of Satan’s desire to blind people to the truth?
4) Read Lk 4:1-13. How is the way Satan tempted Jesus similar to how he tempts us today? How did Jesus manage to successfully resist Satan’s temptation?
5) Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. Do you take Satan’s existence seriously on a daily basis? What do you think characterizes a person who does take Satan’s existence seriously on a daily basis?
6) Reread James 4:7 and ask God to help you to do what this verse encourages you to do.
Wednesday, Dec 3rd: Read James 4:11-17
1) List some ways that human beings speak evil of one another? How do you plan to better bridle your tongue (see James 1:26)?
2) Why do you think judging others comes so naturally to human beings?
3) Read what Jesus said about judging in Matthew 7:1-5? What do these verses cause you to think about?
4) What do verses 13-17 teach us about God?
5) What is so horrible about those who make plans without acknowledging God’s sovereignty over their lives?
6) What do you think would characterize a person’s character or behavior whom daily recognized that their lives and plans were dependant upon God’s will not their own?
Thursday, Dec 4th No Assigned Reading Catch Up Day
Friday, Dec 5th --Read James 5:1-8
1) Taken by their self some people could say that these verses teach that no rich people will be saved. But, does the Bible as a whole teach that all rich people will be eternally lost (Hint: see 1 Tim 6:17-19).
2) What do you think is James’ main concern in writing these verses? Do you personally share James’ concern?
3) Read what James says about the wealthy in 1:9-11. When you compare these verses with the ones assigned today what appears to be James attitude towards worldly wealth?
4) Read the following verses in which some of Jesus’ comments about wealth are recorded: Matthew 6:19-24 and Matthew 19:16-30. Why do you think Jesus’ thoughts about wealth or the wealthy appear to be so negative or pessimistic? Is Jesus saying to possess money (even lots of money!) is wrong in and of itself? If not, what do you think He is concerned about?
5) How do you think James and Jesus’ thoughts about wealth should challenge you, who live in such a wealthy nation?
Saturday, Dec 6th Reread James chapter 4:
1) After rereading this chapter in James jot down a few areas mentioned in this chapter that you desperately would like to grow in. Also pray after you get done writing, that God will help you grow in these areas.
Prepared by Aaron Turner.
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