JAMES BIBLE STUDY SUPPLEMENTAL WORKSHEET
Chapter 1
What do we learn about James in the following passages? (read a few verses before and after these verses that are listed.)
Matthew 13:55 - ______________________________________________________________________
Acts 15:13 - __________________________________________________________________________
John 7:5 - ____________________________________________________________________________
1 Corinthians 15:7 - ____________________________________________________________________
Read through Matthew 5:1-12. Does any of what is said here by Jesus seem to be echoed in James’ letter? What similarities do you notice?
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What do you think is meant by the “crown of life” promised in verse 12?
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God never leads anyone into temptation or evil. He will, however, allow great tests of faith to come our way. Read the following verses and write out your thoughts on what happened.
Genesis 22:1 - ________________________________________________________________________
Job 1-2 - _____________________________________________________________________________
1 Kings 22:19-23 - ______________________________________________________________________
1 Samuel 28:15-16 - ____________________________________________________________________
Read Deuteronomy 26:1-4 for an understanding of what “firstfruits” meant. Now, connect this to verse 18 in James 1 and write out what this means. __________________________________________________________________________________
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Read Matthew 7:24-27. What parallels do you see to James 1:22?
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Look at the way the word “religious” is used in the following passages? Is it a positive thing or a negative thing? Write out your thoughts and apply to James 1:26.
Acts 17:22, 25:19, 26:5
Colossians 2:23
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Having read through Chapter 1 of James and studied it more thoroughly, what has stood out to you the most? What is God saying to YOU through these passages of His living word? What will you DO this week based on what He’s said?
Construct an “I will” sentence below that comes from your heart response to God’s word.
(Examples: I will ask God for wisdom when I need it before going to any other source,
I will be quick to listen and slow to speak, etc.) Write your statement below and then obey it.
I will _____________________________________________________________________________.
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