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WEEK 5 – THE BOOK OF JAMES

FAITH IN ACTION

WEEK 5 - DAY 2

READ James 5:7-11

QUESTIONS:

1. These are some things that really stuck out to me as important:

2. My favorite thing I read today was:

3. Something I didn’t understand today was:

4. How does the returning of the Lord provide motivation for perseverance and steadfastness in our walks with Christ?

5. When the Bible uses illustrations, we should push in to see what the author is trying to communicate. What can we learn from farmers and apply to our Christian walks?

6. Examples of steadfast brothers and sisters in the faith can also encourage us towards perserverence. Research a few things about the life of the prophet Jeremiah. How can his story help your faith in trials?

7. Job is also an example of patience in suffering. Familarize yourself with the story of Job and then explain the following verse. Job 42:5 - “I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.”

8. Research/Google David Brainerd and write down a few things that stand out to you about his life.