ASSIGNED READING
- James 5:7-12
- Swindoll’s Living Insights: “James”
- Real Faith Produces Genuine Patience: Pages 111–112
- Patience In Suffering: Vs. 5:7–12 (Pages 112–121)
QUESTIONS
- In the first four verses, you hear the urgency in James’ words in being patient. What is James first asking the people to be patient about? Why did he ask this?
- Name what the subsequent two mentions of being “patient” are about. Elaborate as to why he is asking this of the people.
- What is the analogy that James uses in verse 7? How would you be able to apply this to your life?
- In verses 10–11, who is James writing to and why is he writing to them?
- James mentions the sufferings of the prophets who spoke in the Name of the Lord. He then mentions a biblical figure who suffered and persevered. Who was He?
- Give the name of a prophet who suffered. What did that prophet suffer and how did he overcome?
- In verse 11, James states that those who persevere through their sufferings will be blessed. What does he mean by that? What are the results of being blessed?
- What types of sufferings have you experienced because of your faith?
- Is swearing a bad thing to do? Explain your response.
- What is James teaching the church about swearing?
After you have emailed the responses to the questions, finish the week by writing a two
paragraph reflection on your first session/week. Email me your reflection.
Your reflection should include the following:
• What you learned
• How your spiritual life has been impacted by this study
• How you will apply what you’ve learned