Activities
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Wednesday Bible Class: Book of James
Wednesday Bible class is studying the book of James. Read the study outline on the site, download the notes, and come ready to discuss the lesson together.
Family Reunion Homecoming
Westside is preparing for the May 31 Family Reunion Homecoming. Please keep the day in prayer and share the flyer with current and former members.
Wednesday Bible Class
Book of James Study Outline
The class is working through James with weekly reading, discussion questions, and practical application.
Class Preparation
- Read through the book of James.
- Review the study questions before class.
- Begin answering the questions thoughtfully.
- Pray that God will teach and transform us through His Word.
Study Sections
- Trials and temptations, James 1:2-18
- Hearing and doing, James 1:19-27
- Following the royal law, James 2:1-13
- Faith in action, James 2:14-26
- Problems with the tongue, James 3:1-12
- The two kinds of wisdom, James 3:13-18
- Quarreling or humility, James 4:1-12
- Planning according to the Lord's will, James 4:13-18
- Punishment and patience, James 5:1-12
- Prayer and faithfulness, James 5:13-19
May 6
Introduction to James
James 1:1 introduces James as a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Why would James, the brother of Jesus, call himself a servant?
- If you introduced yourself spiritually in one phrase, what would you say?
- What does it look like to live as a servant of God in everyday life?
May 13
Trials and Perseverance
James 1:2-4 calls believers to consider trials with joy because testing produces perseverance and maturity.
- What does James mean by considering trials pure joy?
- What kind of perseverance is James describing?
- How can we encourage one another when joy feels distant?
May 20
Wisdom, Faith, and Humility
James 1:5-12 points believers toward God's wisdom, unwavering faith, humility, and endurance under trial.
- How is asking God for wisdom different from asking only for relief?
- What does being double-minded look like in real life?
- How does God's promise help us endure repeated challenges?