James 1:1–4 – 5 June 2020

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 5 JUNE 2020

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

Read James 1:1–4
Who wrote this letter?
1. What does he tell us about himself?
Who is the recipient of the letter?
1. Where are they located?
List repeated words/phrases.
List 'connecting' words.
What commands does the author give?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

Why is it significant that the author says he is a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ? (v. 1)
What trials is the author referring to? (See James 2:15–17, 4:13–5:11)
1. What does 'various' mean? (v. 2)
What is 'steadfastness?' (vv. 3, 4)
What does 'perfect and complete' mean? (v. 4)

APPLICATION

What will I do?

What is your first response to trials?
How can you help your brothers and sisters respond like James says?
What lies have you believed about trials?