James 1:19–27 – 26 June 2020

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 26 JUNE 2020

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Read James 1:19–27
    2. Who is listed in the passage?
      1. What does James tell us about God?
      2. How does James address his readers?
    3. List repeated words/phrases.
    4. List connecting words (e.g. for, therefore, but, and, if).
    5. What commands or promises does James give?
    6. What comparisons or illustrations does James make?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. What is 'meekness' in v. 21?
    2. What is the 'implanted word' in v. 21?
    3. What is the 'law of liberty' in v. 25?
    4. What does it mean to 'bridle [your] tongue' in v. 26?
    5. Summarize the passage in one sentence.

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How do you need to grow in applying v. 19?
    2. Do you try to apply the sermon every week? How can you grow in doing this?
    3. What does your speech reveal about your religion? What about your speech in the office? At home? With non-Christians?
    4. How do you care for the marginalized and the vulnerable?

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