Read James 1:5 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on ask god for wisdom and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.
Read James 1:22 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on be doers of the word and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.
LESSON 3
Faith without Works Is Dead
Primary passage: James 2:17
Read James 2:17 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on faith without works is dead and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.
LESSON 4
The Power of Prayer
Primary passage: James 5:16
Read James 5:16 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on the power of prayer and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.
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