We made it through our study of the book of James. And I hope that after the time we have spent in it, you feel like you have a better understanding of how true faith is truly evident. And why James states plainly that faith without works is dead.

Faith in Christ results in a changed life. There are many ways that this change becomes apparent. Today we will review those ways and talk briefly about why it is inevitable that our lives change when in relationship with Christ.

Verses: James 1-5, John 7: 5, Matthew 5-7, Luke 6:20-49, John 13:13-17, Luke 6:40

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

Resources: ESV Study Bible: Echoes of the Sermon the Mount PDF

Worship on the Way Out: Who I Am by Ben Fuller

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As we finish our run through of the book of James, we will see that true faith shows up in prayer and in community. The words pray, prayer or prayed appear 7 times in the final 8 verses of James. That should clue us in to this being a big deal. And while the obvious bulk of the final verses seem to zoom in on prayer, there is also an emphasis placed on the fellowship of believers, on community.

Verses: James 5:13-20, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Kings 18:41-46, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Jude 22-23

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

Worship on the Way Out: When We Pray by Tauren Wells

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This week, we are discussing the first half of James 5. And to be honest, it is has been a bit of a struggle for me to work through because most of the commentary I read on this portion says that James switches to writing to unbelievers. It is hard for me to wrap my mind around this when the entirety of James is written to believers. Why then would he randomly address unbelievers in this small section? Is he actually addressing unbelievers in this section? Well, let’s find out.

You ready? Let’s dig in.

Verses: James 5:1-12, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 19:16-22

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

Worship on the Way Out: Not Moved by Victor Thompson

Resources: Courtney Doctor - Steadfast

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