Bible-Study

Introduction Initial brain-storm: participants named “faith,” “trials,” and practicality as hallmarks of James. Leader highlighted four biblical men named James and identified the letter’s author as “James the Just,” half-brother of Jesus and senior pastor of the Jerusalem church (circa A.D. 40). Purpose of the letter: equip scattered Jewish Christians to live out genuine faith amid persecution. Scripture Reference(s) James 1:1-12 James 2:14-26 Romans 3:28 Ephesians 2:8-9 Acts 12 Acts 14 Luke 23:39-43 Matthew 5–7 Key Points Authorship & Audience ...

Introduction Ice-breaker: everyone rated their fear of heights (0 - 10). The leader later tied this to “spiritual heights,” safety harnesses, and the assurance God gives in vv. 24-25. Session goal: finish the Jude series (week 5) by exploring vv. 20-25—how believers contend inwardly (vv. 20-21) and outwardly (vv. 22-23), and how God ultimately keeps them (vv. 24-25). Scripture Reference(s) Jude 1:20–25 Romans 8:39 Luke 15:11–32 1 Corinthians 15:33 John 14:15 Key Points Keep Yourselves in God’s Love (vv. 20-21) ...