James 4:1-12

March 10, 2024

Lesson Notes


Outline of James’s Message thus far…

Inspiration: Ch1.12      The man whose faith endures during trials will receive God’s reward.
Illumination: Ch1.18      God intends those in Jesus Christ to be living sacrifices. 
Illustration: Ch1.27     True worship of God is loving others and remaining free from the world. 
Instruction: Ch2.12     Speak and act according to God’s future judgement of His Children. 
Importance: Ch2.17      Faith not evident by works offers no value, especially to those in trials.
- Injunction: Ch3.9-10      Our words should offer blessings to God, not cursing His likeness. 
+Illustration: Ch3.13,17      The wise show true wisdom by humble works. 
+Injunction:  Ch4.7,10       _____________________ to God in _____________________.
- Illustration: Ch4.11,16       It is not ____________________ to judge others or boast about future plans. 

Outline of James 4…

V.1-4   Our _____________________ for the world.
V.5-6   God’s _____________________ for us. 
V.7-10    Six Actions of True Believers 
             V.7 __________________ & __________________ 
            V.8 __________________ & __________________ 
            V9. ____________________ 
             V10. ____________________
V.11-17  James’s Negative Illustration: Lack of _____________________
             V.11-12  Judging Others
            V.13-17  Boastful Planning

What does Jesus say about all this?

Scripture Reference: _____________________   and _____________________  and more.