The Force of Truth- James 5:12

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 5:12

Broader Context: James 1-5

Link to James Resources HERE

Link to Personal Study Guide HERE

Questions for further study:

• Read Matthew 5:33-37. How does this teaching from Jesus help you understand what James is saying?
• Where do you tend to diminish your yeses and no's?
• Where does condemnation come from? God, the world, neither, both...? How/why?
• For those who are Christ-followers, what is the most joyful thing you can say yes to according to all that we know in Scripture?
• What are the obstacles that make it difficult for you to say yes to those things?
• What is the purpose of your life (spend time praying, reflecting, recording your thoughs and understandings)
• How is this purpose achievable as Christ-follower
• What can you do to better live this purpose out in joy?
• 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?