Living Faith
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James 1:1-4
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Read Scripture:
Spend at least four days this next week, reading and practicing the O.I.A. method with James 1:5-11.
If you missed getting a Scripture journal for the book of James and bookmark, you can download them here.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
Complete the O.I.A. framework for this passage from James.
Questions:
1) What key words did you find in this week’s study?
2) Make accurate observations of the passage by answering ‘who, what, where, when, why, and how’.
3) What do these observations show you about God? What do these observations show you about yourself? Journal your thoughts and share them with someone else or your group.
4) How you are going to apply this passage to your daily life? Journal your thoughts and share them with someone else or your group.
Prayer:
God, Guide me as I study the Scripture, lead me into your truth… help me to lay aside my thoughts, my feelings, even my past experiences and embrace your wisdom, your perfect and pleasing plan for my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
