STUDY QUESTIONS FOR James Lesson 1 (Chapter 1)

1. The essence of James 1 is summed up in verse 2 of the chapter. What does it say?

2. There are two main messages found in 1 Corinthians 10:13. What is the first one?

3. There are two main messages found in 1 Corinthians 10:13. What is the second one?

4. What does Philippians 4:6 admonish us to do?

5. What does Philippians 4:7 tell us will happen if we ask God for His help?

6. According to Romans 15:4, what is one important source of comfort for Christians during times of trial and tribulation?

7. According to Paul’s statements in 1 Thessalonians 2:13, what “works in us” to help us when we believe in God, His Word, and His Son?

8. Acts 17:11 compares the Christians in Berea with those in Thessalonica. What had the Christians in Berea done that made them “more fair-minded” than those Christians in Thessalonica?

9. A large part of each Christian’s strength comes from his or her faith. According to Ro­mans 10:17, what is the source of that faith?

 10. According to 2 Corinthians 7:13, what was it that refreshed Titus’ spirit?

 11. According to Philemon 1:7, what act had Philemon carried out that merited an apostolic commendation?

 12. In Philemon 1:20, what did Paul urge Philemon to do on his (Paul’s) behalf?

 13. In Romans 15:32, what two personal desires (or “hopes”) did Paul express to the Christians living in Rome?

 14. In Habakkuk 2:20, what did God say to the prophet to reassure him?

 15. In Genesis 50:20, what did Joseph say to his brothers regarding the things they had done to him in the past?

 16. What important message is found in Romans 8:28 for all Christians?

 17. According to James 2:3, what does the testing of a Christian’s faith produce?

 18. According to James 1:4-5, whenever a Christian prays to God, how should he or she not pray?

 19. In Job 2:10, what important question did Job ask his wife?

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