Growing the Implanted Word
David Royes
James uses agricultural imagery to illustrate his desire for believers to not be deceived about their faith in Christ. In showing what true growth is like, he holds out the discipline of hearing, the discipline of hearing and doing, and the discipline of hearing and doing good. Download the outline below. For Further Discussion Why […]
In it for the Long-Haul
David Royes
James paints a picture of the Christian life to be more like a marathon than a sprint. For Christians to finish well and to endure long-term, he offers a vision for steadfastness, a theology of temptation and a picture of God the Father. James 1:12-18 Outline 1. A (vital) Vision for Steadfastness Remember your reward […]
Wisdom for Trials
David Royes
James continues his letter by placing great emphasis on the need for wisdom in trials. Just as Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and endured the cross, James encourages his readers to get wisdom in how they think about God, to get wisdom in how they think about possessions, and to get wisdom in what […]
I Am Heard
John Marcott
Outline I am hurt (Psalm 6:1-3) I ask for help (Psalm 6:4-7) I am heard (Psalm 6:8-10)
The Brother of Jesus
David Royes
You quickly get to know someone by getting to know their family. James the brother of Jesus writes to suffering Christians in the first century. He begins with a powerful testimony shared, a difficult command given and a hopeful vision held. James 1:1-4 Outline 1. A Powerful Testimony shared [vs1] James was a doubter of […]
Faith, In the God of Peace
David Royes
Fear, anxiety, worry, dread are common experiences for people who have strong desires and little control over life. Jesus had several surprising interactions with anxious people, calling them to put their faith in Him. His interactions the the bleeding woman and Jairus’ daughter show real faith is about being desperate, real faith rests on Jesus, […]
Fear, and the God of Peace
David Royes
Fear, anxiety, worry, dread are common experiences for people who have strong desires and little control over life. This single verse from the proverbs gives insight into the dynamics of the human heart, the way of the wicked and the path of the righteous. 1. The Dynamics of human hearts Fear and Desire are connected […]
Comfort From the Storm
John Marcott
Outline: 1. The Storm Front Brewing (Job 1:8-11) 2. Comfort in the Storm? (Job 4:7-9; 42:7) 3. Comfort from the Storm (Job 38:1-3)
A Saved Community
David Royes
Titus 3:8-15 | The Apostle Paul ends the book with an exhortation to avoid foolish controversies and divisions. What seems like a fairly obvious statement has proved quite difficult for the church to live out. We are called to a gospel focus, alerted to the sin of divisiveness and instructed by the apostle’s example. 1. […]
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