Sunday 7 May
James Part 1: Coping With Trials
Bevan Burgess
Bevan walks us through James 1:1-12 and highlights that trials are inevitable and are an opportunity to persevere and grow in our faith when we choose to follow God's wisdom.
Life Group questions
James Part 1: Coping With Trials
James: True Faith In Action – Week 1
Read James 1:1-12
Watch “James 1:1-12” by Francis Chan on Rightnow Media.
What do we learn in Francis’ video about the original readers of James’ letter?
If you were writing a letter of encouragement to a scattered group of persecuted Christians, what is the first thing you would say?
How does this compare with what James says in 1:2-4?
If someone were to ask you, “How do I become a more mature Christian?” what would you say?
What does James teach about the things that make a Christian more mature?
What does James say can be obstacles to growth? (In vv. 6 & 10-11.)
How can we overcome these obstacles?
Do you think Christians in New Zealand experience trials of faith? If so, can you provide some examples?
What are some ways that Christians anywhere can persevere under trial?
Conclude in prayer. Pray for Christians in one of the countries in Open Doors’ World Watch List:
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