Count it All Joy James 1:1-4 Jeremy Bell I. Trials test the genuineness of our faith II. Trials produce steadfastness, which matures and grows our faith III. Count it all joy Questions for Discussion/Application *Re-read the text, James 1:1-4. What initial insights and observations do you have from reading this passage? *What does it mean to “Count it all joy, when you meet trials of various kinds (verse 2)”? Practically, when painful trials befall us, how do we “count it all joy”? *James says, “the testing of your faith produces steadfastness”? How can this truth help us to “consider it joy” when we encounter trials? *While final perfection awaits eternity, verse 4 teaches that maturity is the result of steadfastness/endurance (NAS) under trial. What is the connection between growing in endurance as a believer and becoming more mature ? *How does this passage encourage you in trials you are currently facing? *Consider taking time to pray, asking God to help us to “count it all joy” when we “meet trials of various kinds.”