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Key Thought : As we wait for the Lord to return, James encourages believers to strive to be patient in the face of evil and injustice and not to take heart. [Lesson Plan for Getting Ready for the Harvest December 8, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 5:7,8. a. Ask class members to share a … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Meaningful relationships, job satisfaction, and a purposeful life gives one more happiness than wealth. [Lesson plan for Weep and Howl December 1. 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 5:1-5. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. What kind of wealth … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Our attitude towards law affects how we relate to others and to God. Law governs how we relate to others. [Lesson plan for One Lawgiver and Judge November 24, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 4:11,12. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : It is the love of self that brings unrest. We need the same mind of Jesus that humbled Himself that we might be saved. [Lesson Plan for The Humility of Heavenly Wisdom October 17. 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 3:13-16. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Words hold tremendous power. Words can soothe and reassure, or poison and contaminate. [Lesson Plan for Taming the Tongue November 10, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 3:1,2. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. Why does being a teacher … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Faith and works cannot be separated. We can’t be saved by our works, but without them, our faith is useless. [Lesson Plan for Faith That Works November 3, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 2:18. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : It is our love for God that leads us to do His will. It is the doers of His law of love who will be justified.. [Lesson Plan for Love and the Law October 27, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 2:1-7. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: When we are saved by grace, we will be doers of God’s Word, because we have placed our faith in Him. He leads us to become new in the Spirit. [Lesson Plan for Being and Doing October 20, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 1:22-24. a. Ask class members to share a thought … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God provided everything to overcome sin. As we hide the Word in our hearts, we can overcome the temptation to sin… [Lesson Plan for Enduring Temptation October 13, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 1:12-14. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: James shows us how trials and difficulties help us to strengthen our faith and purify our lives… [Lesson Plan for The Perfecting of Our Faith October 6, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read James 1:2,3 and Ephesians 4:13. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
