James Worksheet - Chapter 2

James 2     What is James warning against in vs.1? If we prefer the rich over the poor, what does James say we are guilty of doing? vs. 2-4 What did God choose the poor of this world to be? vs. 5 - Name 2 things What are the rich typically guilty of doing? vs.6,7 - Name 3 things What is the royal law of the Scriptures? vs. 8 What is showing partiality? vs. 9 Do you think partiality can be in more ways than between rich and poor? What are other ways that Christians can sometimes show partiality if they are not careful? Even if we could keep the entire law of God, and we fail in one point, what are we guilty of? vs.10,11 Note: This is a good verse to show that we could never earn our way or have a relationship with God based on our own righteousness. When we speak and act, what will we be judged by? vs. 12 How will judgment be for those who have shown no mercy to others? vs. 13 What triumphs over judgment? vs. 13 Does it do anything to say we have faith if we do not have any works to back up our faith? vs. 14 What should we do if we know a brother or sister is in need of food or clothing? vs. 15,16 What is faith without works? vs. 17 How will James "show you" his faith? vs. 18 Who believes that God is one and how do they react to it? vs. 19 If you believe that you can have faith without works, what has James called you? vs. 20 How is Abraham an example of faith and work and how they go together? vs.21-23 What was Abraham called by God? vs. 23 James repeats that "a man is justified by works and not faith alone" (vs.24) ...How does he say that Rahab the harlot had the same kind of faith? vs. 25 Fill in the blanks from vs.26 - James tells us that just as the body without the spirit is _____, so also faith without works is ______. As you think through James, chapter 2, we know that we are not saved by works, but it is obvious that we have been saved "unto" the good works that God planned for us to walk in. How will today's reading make an impact on your life? Summarize your thoughts and post a prayer if you like.. Prayer Father God, I pray ...

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