Text: James 1:19-20

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1. Are you being quick to listen? Really analyze yourself. Share.

2. Are you being slow to speak? Really analyze yourself. Share.

3. According to the sermon, what were the 3 attributes of those who are wise? Discuss.

4. How are you doing in controlling your anger? Is your anger righteous or sinful? Share.

5. Have you been listening to God through His word on a regular basis? Are you being consistent in your scripture reading? Share.

Text: James 1:12-18

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1. Are you fully convinced that God is for you and not against you? Do you struggle with believing God is working for your good? Share.

2. How is God currently blessing you in your life? Share with your group.

3. What is the difference between testing and tempting. Which is the only one God does to us? Why? Explain.

4. What major life lessons have you learned during this last year in your Christian walk. Share with your group.

5.  What major temptations have you been struggling with? How can your group support and pray for you to ensure you overcome your temptations?

Text: James 1:9-11

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1. What is true biblical joy? Do you posses it? Explain.

2. Has the materialism of the American culture been an issue for you recently? Share.

3. What does it mean when James tells those who are wealthy to boast in their humility? Explain and share.

4. Why does James say that the poor are in an exalted position? Explain and support.

5. What application from the book of James has been most prominent for you thus far? Why? Share.

Text: James 1:5-8

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1. Are you currently experiencing any major trials in your life? Are you able to count it as joy? Share with your group. (Remember: James is the one who tells us to count all trials as joy)

2. What is biblical wisdom? How does one acquire it? Explain and support.

3. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Share and explain.

4. Do you doubt Gods goodness in working in your life? Why, what do you fear? If so, have you taken this fear to The Lord in prayer?

5. How can your group pray for you this week? Share.

Bible Text: James 1:2-4

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1. Are you currently experiencing any trials? How is God working in the midst of your circumstances? Share.

2. Why should we have joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? Really think about it and share.

3. Have you ever struggled with false expectations of God? What? Why? What was the conclusion?

4. Share a time in your life when you went through a trial and you were able to see how God brought about good.

5. What is the end goal of the Christian faith? Explain and support with scripture.

Bible Text: Book of James Intro

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1. What was the general purpose of the writting of the book of James?

2. To whom was the book of James written to? And who was the author of the book of James? (Give a brief bio of who James was)

3. What is the literary genre of James and why is it important to know and understand the genre of a biblical text?

4. The book of James is known by many as the proverbs of the New Testament. What portion of the book of James speaks the most to you? Why? Share.

5. How are you doing in your personal bible study? Are you being diligent or do you need some encouragement? Share.

Text: Matt 27

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1. Why is the resurrection central to the Christian faith? Be sure to answer in multiple ways.

2. What is the primary theme of Matthew’s gospel? What is Matthew ultimate message through his gospel?

3. What Easter traditions do you have? How do you remember Christ during this Holy day? Share.

4. Is your hope fully in the life and kingdom to come? Or do you feel you have lost some perspective and might be overly focused on temporal things? Share.

5. What did Christ ultimately accomplish on the cross. Note: Christ accomplished more than one thing on the cross. Discuss.