Living Faith | October 4, 2020

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James 1:1-4

¹ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. ² Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, ³ for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. ⁴ And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

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Talk Sheet Questions

1. What do you know about the author of this letter? How does that influence how you read the book?

2. Who are the recipients? How are they similar to us? How are they different?

3. Do you find it natural to “count it al l joy?” What might help you?

4. How does this passage help you understand how God might work in your life?

5. Describe what it would be like for you to be “perfect and complete.”

6. Could you ever grow to love trouble or trials? Explain.

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Prayer

Pray that God would grant you grace to count it all joy.

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