HIS FAITH AND HIS ACTION WORK TOGETHER

James 1:19-2:26

Key Verse 2:22

“You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.”

1. Read verses 1:19-27. What does James ask us to do in order to accept the word humbly? (19-21) Why is it important for us to practice what we hear? (22-25) Why should we keep a tight reign on our tongue? (26) What is true religion? (27)

2. Read verses 2:1-13. How do people show favoritism? (1-4) What does God promise to those who are rich in faith and to those who love him? (5) How might the rich harm us? (6, 7) How can we do right? (8-11) Why is it important to be merciful? (12-13)

3. Read verses 14-26. What kind of faith should we have? (14-16) Why is one’s faith dead if not accompanied by action? (17-19) How is Abraham a good example of faith in action? (20-24) What made Rahab righteous? (25) What is James’ conclusion? (26)

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