1. In the Bible, various books can be categorized as “poetic literature” (like Psalms), prophetic literature (like Isaiah and Jeremiah), etc. What type of literature would you classify the Book of James as being?
2. According to James, why should we rejoice when we experience trials and tribulations?
3. What is the key verse in the Book of James?
4. To whom did James write his epistle?
5. Explain the meaning of the phrase, “ask in faith, with no doubting.”
6. In 2 Timothy 3:12, Paul told Timothy that those who “live godly in Christ Jesus” can expect something to come their way. What is that “something”?
7. Explain the connection between Revelation 2:10, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, and James 1:2.
8. Name something, according to James 1:13, that God will never do.
9. Explain the context and meaning of James 1:16, “Do not be deceived my beloved brothers.”
10. Explain the connection between James 1:18 and 1 Peter 1:23.
11. In James 1:17, James referred to the fact that with God, there is “no variation or shadow of turning.” Explain that statement.
12. Explain the connection between James 1:21-22 and Romans 1:16.
13. According to James 1:5, we are to pray for something to help us understand how to handle various situations in life. What is that “something”?
14. What is “the perfect law of liberty” of which James speaks?
15. James listed two items as falling under the category of “pure and undefiled religion.” What are those two items?
16. What is the connection between James 1:22 and James 2:24?
17. What does it mean for someone to be “double-minded”?
18. Explain Jesus’ statement in Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened unto you.”
19. What is the point Paul was trying to get across in Romans 12:2?
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