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Introduction Ice-breaker question: “Which is harder to deal with—trials or temptations?” The group used personal experience to compare the two and set the stage for studying James 1:12-15. Scripture Reference(s) James 1:12 - 15 12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. (NIV) ...

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) ...