James

The book of James has a well-deserved reputation for providing practical advice, yet it also contains challenging teachings on wealth, anointing with oil, prayer, healing, and the relationship between faith and works.

Through clear exposition of the biblical text and thoughtful application questions, this guide helps us rightly understand James as a stirring exhortation to fruitfulness—ultimately reminding us of the necessary connection between genuine faith and heartfelt obedience.

Contents

Week 1:  Overview
Week 2:  The Testing of Faith (1:1–11)
Week 3:  The Process of Temptation (1:12–18)
Week 4:  Hearing and Doing the Word (1:19–27)
Week 5:  The Sin of Partiality (2:1–13)
Week 6:  Faith without Works Is Dead (2:14–26)
Week 7:  Taming the Tongue (3:1–18)
Week 8:  The Cause of Quarrels (4:1–12)
Week 9:  Sins of the Wealthy (4:13–5:6)
Week 10:  Patience in Suffering (5:7–12)
Week 11:  The Prayer of Faith (5:13–20)
Week 12:  Summary and Conclusion