REALFAITHA_Study_In_James

PRAISEAscribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. (Psalm 29:2)

Call To Worship Psalm 145:1-13“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” Myrin, RedmanWelcome & Announcements Josh Poore, Director of Worship ArtsIntroduction of New Members Pastor Mike Matheson

RENEWALAs far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12)

“By Faith” Getty, Townend“The Solid Rock” Bradbury, Mote“Speak O Lord” Getty, TownendOffering

PROCLAMATIONMake me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. (Psalm 25:4)Reading of the Word James 1:19-27 Reader: This is God’s Word for us today. All: Thanks be to God.Preaching of the Word Pastor Mike Matheson

RESPONSEBecause your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. (Psalm 63:3) “The Stand” HoustonBenediction Josh Poore

Today’s Worship Service

As we continue on in our series in James, we approach the end of chapter 1. This passage explicitly gets to the heart of the main thrust of the letter. Real faith is not of faith that merely hears and mentally agrees with what is written. It is one that activates and makes us into a ‘doer of the word’.

Discussion Questions1. This series is entitled ‘Real Faith’. When was the last time you questioned

the genuineness of your faith? What sort of things cause you to question it? Is it good for us to question it?

2. Has there ever been a time where you were confronted with God’s word and resisted it? What happened? Do you feel that you are generally quick to receive truth that makes you uncomfortable or do you tend to respond defensively?

3. Read James 1:22-25. What does it mean to be a ‘doer of the word’ and not a mere ‘hearer’? When you read the bible, do you generally approach it with the intent to obey what it says? How can we encourage one another to be better ‘doers of the word’?

4. James talks about bridling the tongue as evidence of an undefiled, worshipful response to God’s word. How are you when it comes to controlling your tongue? Are you truthful, even in the small things? Do you avoid gossip? Are you sarcastic toward others? Where have you acted in faith and where have you not in controlling your speech?

5. James also talks about caring for orphans and widows as pure religion. How do you feel about the most defenseless in society? Is there currently any space in your life at all, for the most weak and vulnerable and needy around us? What does that look like?

Sermon Review Discussion QuestionsThese questions are for after the sermon and can be used for Life Group discussion, one-to-one discipleship, or personal reflection and application.

1. How does real faith go beyond just mere thinking?

2. How is James using the term ‘righteousness’ a bit differently from other New Testament writers?

3. What does it mean to ‘receive with meekness the implanted word’?

4. What big idea of the entire book of James is found in our passage this morning?

5. How is God’s word like a mirror?

6. What three tests does James give us to help us see if our faith is real?

In-Sermon Focus QuestionsThese questions are designed to keep you engaged during the sermon.

Preacher: Pastor Mike MathesonSermon: Righteous Faith That DoesScripture: James 1:19-27Date: September 23, 2018

Sermon Notes

For more information on this topic look into:James: A 12 Week Study (Knowing the Bible) by Greg GilbertJames (Life Change Series) by NavPressThe Message of James by J. Alec Motyer

Next Week’s Sermon PreparationThese questions are for personal use during the week to help you prepare for next week’s passage, James 2:1-13.Context1. What can you learn about the person or situation to which the letter is

written?2. What clues are there about the author and his circumstances?3. What was the main point of the passage immediately before this one? Are

there logical or thematic connections to the passage you are reading?

Observation1. Are there any major sub-sections or breaks in the text? Are there key

connecting words (for, therefore, but, because) that indicate the logical flow of the passage?

2. What is the main point or points? What supporting points does the author make?

3. What surprises are there in the flow of the argument?

Meaning1. How does this text relate to other parts of the book?2. How does the passage relate to Jesus?3. What does this teach you about God?4. How could you sum up the meaning of this passage in your own words?

Application1. How does this passage challenge (or confirm) your understanding?

2. Is there some attitude you need to change?

3. How does this passage call on you to change the way you live?Adapted from: One to One Bible Reading, A Simple Guide for Every Christian by David Helm (Available at the Grace Book Cart)

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On the passing of Lorna Cohill, our deepest sympathy to her Grace Church friends.Congratulations to Nate and Nicole Huiras on the birth of their son, Landon John Huiras.

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