70 Day Bible Reading Challenge (James 1:12-18)

 

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70 Day Bible Reading Challenge

As you’re reading the Bible this week, ask the following questions:

• S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me?
• O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying?
• A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life?
• P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. 

Personal Growth / growgroup questions

Passage: James 1:12-18

The One Thing: Fill up with the best to say no to the rest

 

Discussion questions / personal growth questions about Sunday’s message.

Know

• Dan told two truths and a lie I his message. Can you remember what they were? Take some time and play this game with whoever you’re in isolation with – see who is the most convincing liar!

Grow

• What was your response to hearing that Dan smacked the table in frustration? How could he have handled the situation better?
• Have you ever given in to temptation and then blamed God? How did that encounter end?
• James 1:13 says “For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone”. Hebrews 4:15 says “But we have one (Jesus) who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet He did not sin”. How can we reconcile the apparent contradiction in these two verses?
• James 1:14 tells us that the source of temptation is within us. Why do you think that Satan is not even mentioned by James?
• Do you think that Satan is ultimately the cause of all sin in this world? Why or why not?
• Why did James use the imagery of pregnancy when describing temptation and sin (verse 15)? What reaction do you think James is trying to get?
• In battling temptation, why is it so important that we remember that “every good and perfect gift is from above, from the Father of the heavenly lights?”

Show

• Are you noticing that Covid-19 is becoming a time of temptation and even sin for you? In what way? Talk to God about this as honestly you can. Why not give Dan or someone you trust a call and share this with them?